Explore the Family Name Drabant
The meaning of Drabant
German, Slovak, Czech, and Polish: occupational name from Middle High German drabant ‘foot soldier, bodyguard of princes and feudal lords (in the Middle Ages)’, a word of ultimately Czech origin (from trabant ‘companion’). Compare Drab.
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How common is the last name Drabant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drabant saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 81,100th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 77,012th—a 5.04% increase. The total count of individuals with the Drabant surname also rose during this period from 217 to 249, marking a 14.75% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #77,012 | 5.04% |
| Count | 217 | 249 | 14.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drabant
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Drabant surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage did decrease slightly over the decade from 99.54% to 95.18%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification among those bearing the Drabant surname, rising to 4.82% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.54% | 95.18% | -4.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |