Explore the Family Name Dabdoub
The meaning of Dabdoub
Arabic (Jordan and Lebanon): apparently a nickname from colloquial Arabic dubdūb or dabdūb, a hypocoristic form of dubb ‘bear’, meaning in particular ‘teddy-bear’. This surname is today also common in Mexico and Bolivia.
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How common is the last name Dabdoub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dabdoub has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,855 and jumped to a rank of 57,372 in 2010, indicating a rise in popularity by 7.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 303 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, reflecting a 17.16% increase. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, this surname's presence increased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #57,372 | 7.25% |
| Count | 303 | 355 | 17.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dabdoub
Discussing the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Dabdoub, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander or Black populations for either year, nor within the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. A decrease of 43.10% was noted among those reporting two or more races, dropping from 5.94% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. The number of white individuals with this surname saw a modest rise of 7.16%, increasing from 46.53% in 2000 to 49.86% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname slightly decreased by 3.90%, moving from 47.19% in 2000 to 45.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.53% | 49.86% | 7.16% |
| Hispanic | 47.19% | 45.35% | -3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5.94% | 3.38% | -43.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |