Explore the Family Name Mabb
The meaning of Mabb
English: from Middle English Mabbe, a short form of the female personal name Mabel (see Mable).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mabb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mabb" has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 52,289th in 2000, it fell to 54,418th by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.07%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally from 373 to 379 during the same period, representing a growth of 1.61%. The proportion of people named Mabb per 100,000 also saw a small decrease, falling by 7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,418 | -4.07% |
| Count | 373 | 379 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mabb
The ethnic distribution of individuals bearing the surname "Mabb" has remained largely constant between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identify as White, making up 97.32% in 2000 and 96.57% in 2010, indicating a mild decrease of 0.77% over the decade. In 2010, there were slight increases in those who identified their ethnicity as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.32% and 1.58% respectively. There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.57% | -0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |