Explore the Family Name Bobel
The meaning of Bobel
1. German (Böbel): nickname meaning ‘bubble’, perhaps applied to a plump person or to someone with a hump. Compare Boebel. 2. Polish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bobel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bobel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,676, but by 2010, it fell to rank 77,264, a decline of about 15.88%. The count also dropped from 277 to 248 individuals with this last name, indicating a decrease of approximately 10.47% over the decade. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Bobel per 100,000 individuals in the United States also decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #77,264 | -15.88% |
| Count | 277 | 248 | -10.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bobel is overwhelmingly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were virtually no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of white individuals with the surname Bobel, from 99.64% in 2000 to 99.19% in 2010. This suggests a minimal diversification in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.64% | 99.19% | -0.45% |
| 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% |