Explore the Family Name Dombrow
The meaning of Dombrow
1. German: habitational name from a place called Dombrowa (Polish Dąbrowa) in Poland. Compare Dombrowski. 2. American shortened form of Polish Dombrowski. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
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How common is the last name Dombrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dombrow" has slightly decreased in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 73,154 to 73,666 (-0.7%). However, the count of individuals with this last name has increased by 6.48%, with 247 people in 2000 to 263 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #73,666 | -0.7% |
| Count | 247 | 263 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dombrow
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname "Dombrow" identify as White, though this percentage has decreased from 94.74% in 2000 to 90.11% in 2010. During the same period, the number of those identifying as Hispanic grew from 2.43% to 6.08%, an increase of over 150%. A small portion (1.90%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not reflected in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 90.11% | -4.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 6.08% | 150.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |