Explore the Family Name Bubb
The meaning of Bubb
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Bubbe, Bobbe (Old English Bubba). Compare Bobbitt. 2. German: variant of Bub.
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How common is the last name Bubb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bubb' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname in terms of overall prevalence slipped from 16,581 in 2000 to 16,958 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.27%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.14% during the same period, growing from 1,594 to 1,676. The proportion of people named Bubb per 100k inhabitants also saw a minor dip of 3.39%, going from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,581 | #16,958 | -2.27% |
| Count | 1,594 | 1,676 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.57 | -3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bubb
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Bubb' between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all increased, with the latter seeing the most substantial growth at 74.19%. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as White fell by 1.56%, dropping from 89.34% in 2000 to 87.95% in 2010. Despite this decrease, the majority of individuals bearing the surname 'Bubb' still identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.34% | 87.95% | -1.56% |
| Black | 8.28% | 9.01% | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.07% | 42.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.89% | 8.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.54% | 8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.54% | 74.19% |