Explore the Family Name Drobny
The meaning of Drobny
Czech and Slovak (Drobný); Polish: nickname from Czech and Slovak drobný, Polish drobny ‘small(-sized), tiny’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wladyslaw, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Drobny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drobny has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Drobny ranked as the 39,378th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped to 40,800th, marking a decrease of 3.61%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 526 to 535, an increase of 1.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, indicating a -5.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #40,800 | -3.61% |
| Count | 526 | 535 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drobny
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Drobny also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as White, although the percentage dropped from 96.58% in 2000 to 93.83% in 2010, a decrease of 2.85%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 3.04% to 4.49%, a 47.7% change. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.93% of individuals identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 93.83% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 4.49% | 47.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |