Explore the Family Name Lobitz
The meaning of Lobitz
German: habitational name from any of several places called Lobitz or Lobitsch in eastern Germany, of Slavic etymology. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Lobitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lobitz has seen a slight decrease in its rank from 89,895 in 2000 to 91,221 in 2010, marking a change of -1.48%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.76%, from 191 in 2000 to 202 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #91,221 | -1.48% |
| Count | 191 | 202 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lobitz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Lobitz surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.86% in 2000 to 95.54% in 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this group, increasing to 2.97% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.54% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |