Explore the Family Name Dobey
The meaning of Dobey
1. Scottish: variant of Dobbie. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Dobi (see Dobie).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dobey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dobey has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dobey ranked as the 44,821st most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,256th place, marking a decline of 7.66%. The total count of individuals with the Dobey surname also decreased from 451 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #48,256 | -7.66% |
| Count | 451 | 438 | -2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobey
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dobey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Dobeys identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 62.31% to 57.76%. During the same time period, those identifying as Black saw a notable increase, going from 25.28% to 32.88%. The percentage of Dobeys who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native and Hispanic both declined, while no Dobeys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.31% | 57.76% | -7.3% |
| Black | 25.28% | 32.88% | 30.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.43% | 5.25% | -18.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 2.05% | -33.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |