Explore the Family Name Dobrow
The meaning of Dobrow
1. Altered form of Russian Dobrov: patronymic from a nickname based on the adjective dobryy ‘good’. In North America, this surname may also be a shortened (and altered) form of any of various surnames beginning with Dobrow- or Dobrov-, e.g. Dobrowolski. 2. Altered form of Jewish (from Ukraine) Dobrov: possibly of the same origin as above, or alternatively a habitational name from the village of Dobroe in Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hinda, Isadore, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Dobrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dobrow has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,035 in popularity but fell to rank 82,908 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.24%. The count of people with the Dobrow surname also slightly decreased from 228 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, a change of -0.44%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #82,908 | -6.24% |
| Count | 228 | 227 | -0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobrow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dobrow surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.93% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.59% | -1.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |