Explore the Family Name Dobin
The meaning of Dobin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Dobe, a pet form of Dobre (see Dobrin). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. 2. English: variant of Dobbin. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Mikhail, Yury. German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Dobin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dobin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dobin was ranked 64,186th in popularity and this fell to 73,215th by 2010 - representing a change of -14.07%. The number of people with the Dobin surname also declined during this period, dropping from 290 individuals in 2000 to 265 in 2010, which amounts to an -8.62% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Dobin per 100,000 people decreased by -18.18% over this decade.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #64,186 | #73,215 | -14.07% |
Count | 290 | 265 | -8.62% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobin
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Dobin, changes were observed based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.72% of those with the surname were identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had declined to 84.15%, marking a decrease of -8.25%. The percentage of Black individuals with the Dobin surname rose significantly from 6.21% in 2000 to 11.32% in 2010, an increase of 82.29%. Additionally, the census began reporting a small Hispanic representation of 3.77% among Dobin bearers in 2010, a group that previously had no representation. No individuals with the Dobin surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 91.72% | 84.15% | -8.25% |
Black | 6.21% | 11.32% | 82.29% |
Hispanic | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |