Explore the Family Name Bobay
The meaning of Bobay
French: derivative of Old French bobe ‘deceit, trickery’, used as an unflattering nickname for a deceitful individual. This surname is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Bobay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bobay has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Bobay surname was ranked 64,572nd in terms of popularity with a count of 288 instances. By 2010, the rank had risen to 63,373rd, reflecting an increase of 1.86%, and the count increased to 315, marking a growth of 9.38%. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,373 | 1.86% |
| Count | 288 | 315 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobay
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bobay also shifted marginally during this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority, 95.83%, identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had decreased slightly to 92.38%. The year 2010 also saw the emergence of the Bobay surname among those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, both at 2.86%. There were no reported instances of the Bobay surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 92.38% | -3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |