Explore the Family Name Dabu
The meaning of Dabu
1. Filipino: unexplained. 2. Romanian: from the personal name Dabu, a Romanian short form of South Slavic Dabiživ (see Dabo 2). 3. Norwegian (Dåbu): habitational name from the farm name Dåbu in Sørlandet, first element of which is då, a plant name + bu ‘small house, shed’. This surname is rare in Norway.
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How common is the last name Dabu in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dabu has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,141st most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 49,087th spot – a change of 22.26%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 44.93% over the same period, from 296 in 2000 to 429 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Dabu per 100k also grew by 36.36%, from 0.11 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #49,087 | 22.26% |
| Count | 296 | 429 | 44.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dabu
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Dabu, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage continued to be those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which slightly increased from 87.50% to 88.58%. However, the percentage of people associating with two or more races dropped by 54.02%, from 7.09% to 3.26%. The percentage of those identifying as white also decreased slightly from 5.07% to 4.43%. Interestingly, percentages for Hispanic and Black ethnic identities, both previously at 0, emerged in 2010 at 1.63% and 2.10% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0.00% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.5% | 88.58% | 1.23% |
| White | 5.07% | 4.43% | -12.62% |
| Two or More Races | 7.09% | 3.26% | -54.02% |
| Black | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |