Explore the Family Name Dubov
The meaning of Dubov
Russian and Jewish (from Belarus and Ukraine): patronymic from a nickname or a topographic name from (Eastern) Slavic dub ‘oak’. In some cases the Jewish name may be a habitational name from Dubova, a village in Ukraine, or from Dubovoe in Belarus, both named with the same word. Compare Duboff and Dubow.
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How common is the last name Dubov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dubov fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 94,227th in terms of frequency, with approximately 180 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, though the count had increased slightly to 182, the rank dropped to 99,378th. Consequently, there was a proportion decrease of 14.29 percent per 100k people over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #99,378 | -5.47% |
| Count | 180 | 182 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dubov
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dubov. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, showing an increase from 95.56 percent in 2000 to 98.35 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 98.35% | 2.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |