Explore the Family Name Dobek
The meaning of Dobek
1. Polish and Slovak: from a pet form of a personal name based on Old Slavic dobъ ‘brave, courageous’, as for example Dobeslav (Polish Dobiesław) and Dobemir (Polish Dobiemir). 2. Slovak (also Ďobek): from a pet form of the personal name Tobiáš (see Tobias). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Dobek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dobek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dobek was ranked as the 38,644th most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell slightly to 39,212th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Dobek increased by 4.28% over the decade, from 538 to 561. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decline of 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #39,212 | -1.47% |
| Count | 538 | 561 | 4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dobek also showed some changes over the same decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census. Most notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped significantly, by 38.73%. Despite this, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Dobek identified as White, remaining nearly unchanged at 96.10% in 2000 and 96.08% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, from 1.86% to 1.96%, while the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.08% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.96% | 5.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.25% | -38.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |