Explore the Family Name Lobe
The meaning of Lobe
1. German (Löbe): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe 2). 2. German: metonymic occupational name for a tanner, from Middle High German lō ‘tanning bark’. 3. German: possibly a shortened form of Lobisser, an agent derivative of Middle High German labese ‘sorrel (Rumex acetosa)’. It is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar), and may alternatively be of Slovenian origin (see 4 below). 4. Slovenian: nickname from a derivative of loba ‘abscess without the apex’. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Erwin, Horst, Otto, Winfried.
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How common is the last name Lobe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lobe has seen slight changes in terms of popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,469 and later in 2010, it saw a minor decline in its ranking, placing it at 48,717. This denotes a marginal change of -0.51%. However, when looking at the count of individuals with this surname, there was a slight increase of 5.87%, growing from 409 people in 2000 to 433 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #48,717 | -0.51% |
| Count | 409 | 433 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lobe
When examining the ethnicity distribution for the surname Lobe as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, several shifts can be noted between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White accounted for the majority of this surname group, although their proportion decreased slightly from 85.57% to 81.76%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Black, rising from 6.36% to 11.09%. The Hispanic population also marked an increase, going from 2.44% to 3.00%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander had a minimal presence in 2010, after being unrecorded in 2000. The data did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The group identifying as two or more races experienced a slight decrease, moving from 3.18% to 3.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.57% | 81.76% | -4.45% |
| Black | 6.36% | 11.09% | 74.37% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 3% | -5.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3% | 22.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |