Explore the Family Name Bobrow
The meaning of Bobrow
Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Bobrov, a habitational name from a place called Bobr or Bobrovo in Belarus or other villages named with Slavic bob(e)r ‘beaver’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Hersh, Arieh, Mort, Shlomo.
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How common is the last name Bobrow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bobrow ranked 42,912th in popularity in the year 2000 and slid down to 45,189th by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.31%. In terms of counts, there were approximately 475 individuals with this surname in 2000 and this figure decreased marginally by 0.21% to 474 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 11.11% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #45,189 | -5.31% |
| Count | 475 | 474 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobrow
Looking at ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname Bobrow identified as White, making up 96.42% of the group in 2000 and 96.20% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.23%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010, showing growth of 50.79%. A small percentage (1.05%) reported having two or more ethnic identities in 2000, but this number fell to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.2% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.9% | 50.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |