Explore the Family Name Bobbett
The meaning of Bobbett
English: variant of Bobbitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bobbett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bobbett saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,058th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 50,467th position, indicating a decrease in popularity by 17.21%. The number of people bearing this name also declined from 473 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, marking a reduction of 12.47%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Bobbett surname per 100,000 people fell by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #50,467 | -17.21% |
| Count | 473 | 414 | -12.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobbett
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Bobbett surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with figures showing a slight increase from 83.72% to 84.30%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 11.68%, falling from 13.95% in 2000 to 12.32% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion dropping from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. However, in 2010, there was a small percentage (1.93%) that identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.72% | 84.3% | 0.69% |
| Black | 13.95% | 12.32% | -11.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.21% | -4.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |