Explore the Family Name Dauber
The meaning of Dauber
1. English: variant of Dawber. 2. German: variant of Tauber. 3. German: habitational name for someone from a place called Dauba, now Doubí in Czechia. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Dietmar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Dauber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dauber witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,827 in popularity with 941 individuals carrying the name, representing about 0.35 per 100,000 people in the U.S. population. By 2010, the rank had descended to 27,556, with the count decreasing to 874, or about 0.3 per 100,000 people, marking decreases of approximately 10.99% and 7.12% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #27,556 | -10.99% |
| Count | 941 | 874 | -7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dauber
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Dauber surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.14%, from 94.90% to 93.82%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 7.69%, rising from 3.51% to 3.78%. In 2010, a new category appeared with 0.69% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not present in 2000. The representation of those identifying as two or more races saw a minor decrease from 0.96% to 0.92%. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, maintaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 93.82% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 3.78% | 7.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.92% | -4.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |