Explore the Family Name Fobes
The meaning of Fobes
Scottish: variant of Forbes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fobes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Fobes surname has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,516th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 32,676th. This represents a fall of approximately 7.08%. Similarly, the total count of people bearing the surname also dropped from 722 in 2000 to 703 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.63%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Fobes surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 11.11% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #32,676 | -7.08% |
| Count | 722 | 703 | -2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fobes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Fobes surname. As of 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as white (96.68%), followed by black (1.66%), Hispanic (0.69%), and those identifying with two or more races (0.83%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there were slight shifts in these proportions. The percentage of white individuals dropped marginally to 95.59%, while the proportion of those identifying with two or more races more than doubled to 1.71%. There was also an increase in the percentage of Hispanics to 1.42%, while the proportion of blacks fell to 1.14%. Once again, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 95.59% | -1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.71% | 106.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.42% | 105.8% |
| Black | 1.66% | 1.14% | -31.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |