Explore the Family Name Grabbe
The meaning of Grabbe
North German: variant of Krabbe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grabbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grabbe has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,965th in popularity and had 394 counts. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 56,710 with only 360 counts, representing an 8.63% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.15 to 0.12, marking a 20% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #56,710 | -13.5% |
| Count | 394 | 360 | -8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grabbe
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for individuals bearing the surname Grabbe. In both years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or individuals identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.45% to 95%. There was also a notable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, from 2.03% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 105.42%. Additionally, the percentage of Black ethnicity dropped to zero in 2010 after previously being at 1.27% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 4.17% | 105.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |