Explore the Family Name Dubow
The meaning of Dubow
Altered form (also Du Bow) of Russian and Jewish (from Belarus and Ukraine) Dubov. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrum, Emanuel, Ori.
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How common is the last name Dubow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dubow saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,426th most common surname, but dropped slightly in rank to 46,902nd by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.03%. The number of individuals with the surname Dubow, however, increased from 432 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 4.86%. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100k people decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #46,902 | -1.03% |
| Count | 432 | 453 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dubow
Regarding ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Dubow surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a noticeable shift over the course of the decade. In 2000, 97.69% of people with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had shrunk to 90.07%, reflecting a 7.80% change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races in either year. However, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. In 2010, 3.31% identified as Hispanic and 6.18% as Black, compared to none in these categories in 2000. There were no changes in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 90.07% | -7.8% |
| Black | 0% | 6.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |