Explore the Family Name Fobbe
The meaning of Fobbe
North German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Folkbert, Volkbrecht, Folkbrand, Volkbrand, or a similar name, composed with folk ‘people, warriors’ as the first element.
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How common is the last name Fobbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fobbe has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Fobbe was ranked 118,236 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 109,258. This represents a positive change of 7.59% over this ten-year period. The total count of individuals with the Fobbe surname also increased from 136 in 2000 to 162 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 19.12%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname remained constant at 0.05 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #109,258 | 7.59% |
| Count | 136 | 162 | 19.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fobbe
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Fobbe surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 99.00% of all Fobbes, and even in 2010 they represented 98.77%, showing only a slight decrease of 0.23% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Fobbes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.77% | -0.23% |
| 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% |