Explore the Family Name Drab
The meaning of Drab
1. Czech and Slovak (Dráb); Polish: occupational name from Czech and Slovak dráb, Polish drab ‘footsoldier (in the Middle Ages)’, a word of German and ultimately Czech origin (see Drabant); in Czech it later began to denote ‘catchpole’ and in Polish ‘tall, strapping fellow’ and ‘ruffian’. 2. Slovenian: probably a nickname from a dialect variant of drob ‘hay-seed’.
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How common is the last name Drab in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Drab" has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,678th most popular, and by 2010 it had risen to the 45,804th spot, marking a 1.87% increase. The number of people carrying the Drab name also expanded during this time frame, with the count growing from 429 to 466, representing an 8.62% jump. However, when compared to the larger population, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #45,804 | 1.87% |
| Count | 429 | 466 | 8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drab
In terms of ethnicity distribution for the surname "Drab", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.80% in 2000 and 93.78% in 2010), there were noticeable changes in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010, and those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose from 1.40% to 2.58%, marking a significant 84.29% increase. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a 53.57% rise, going from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 93.78% | -2.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.58% | 84.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.15% | 53.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |