Explore the Family Name Dubbs
The meaning of Dubbs
English: variant of Dubb, a name which is recorded in Middle English but whose origin is uncertain. It might be a variant of Tubb 1 or, alternatively, a post-medieval variant of Dobb (compare Dobbs) or a shortened form of Dubber, a Middle English occupational name for a renovator of old clothes. This form is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Dubbs in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dubbs has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, "Dubbs" was ranked 18,278th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to the 19,567th spot, indicating a 7.05% drop. The count of people bearing this name also decreased from 1,400 in 2000 to 1,379 in 2010, constituting a 1.5% decline. Consequently, the proportion of the name "Dubbs" per 100,000 people fell by 9.62%, from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,278 | #19,567 | -7.05% |
| Count | 1,400 | 1,379 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.47 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dubbs
On the aspect of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname Dubbs identified as white, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.43% in 2000 to 95.21% in 2010. The percentage of Dubbs identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 1.00% to 1.23%. There was a notable rise in the number of people with the surname Dubbs identifying as Black, which jumped from 0.43% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010, marking a 137.21% increase. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races also rose significantly from 0.50% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged (and possibly suppressed) over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 95.21% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.52% | 204% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.23% | 23% |
| Black | 0.43% | 1.02% | 137.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |