Explore the Family Name Hobbie
The meaning of Hobbie
Scottish: from a pet form of the personal name Robert (see Hobb).
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How common is the last name Hobbie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hobbie has seen a slight decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hobbie was ranked as the 29,932nd most popular surname, with approximately 740 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 33,450, representing an 11.75% decrease. The total count of individuals with the Hobbie surname also decreased during this period by about 7.84%, corresponding to a decrease in proportion per 100,000 people by 14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #33,450 | -11.75% |
| Count | 740 | 682 | -7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hobbie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Hobbie surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.74%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories did not have any representation in either year, but it's important to note that this data may be suppressed for privacy reasons. Those identifying as Black or of two or more races showed minimal changes, while the Hispanic category saw a decrease of 4.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 95.16% | 0.74% |
| Black | 1.89% | 1.91% | 1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.32% | -11.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.03% | -4.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |