Explore the Family Name Bobbe
The meaning of Bobbe
English (Middlesex): variant of Bubb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bobbe in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bobbe has witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 80,216 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 99,845, a decrease of 24.47%. The number of people bearing this surname also fell during this period, from 220 to 181, representing a drop of 17.73%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Bobbe per 100,000 individuals decreased by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #99,845 | -24.47% |
| Count | 220 | 181 | -17.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobbe
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bobbe identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the percentage was 94.09%, which slightly increased to 95.58% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of those identifying as Black in 2010, although the percentage was still very minimal. There were no individuals recorded as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 95.58% | 1.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |