Explore the Family Name Dober
The meaning of Dober
1. German: nickname from an agent derivative of Swabian toben, töben ‘to rant and rage’. 2. English: variant of Dawber. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Erna, Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Dober in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Dober' has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 41,722, but by 2010 it had fallen to 47,614, indicating a decrease of 14.12%. The number of people with this surname also dropped from 491 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, a change of -9.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Dober surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, going from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #47,614 | -14.12% |
| Count | 491 | 445 | -9.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dober
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dober surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 96.54% and 97.53% respectively. This indicates a slight increase of 1.03% within this period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races fell from 1.22% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Additionally, no significant changes were noted among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives, with these groups maintaining a static 0% throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 97.53% | 1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |