Explore the Family Name Rabb
The meaning of Rabb
1. Scottish and English (Lancashire): from the Middle English personal name Rab(b), a pet form of Robert with unrounding of the first vowel. Compare Robb. 2. Hungarian: variant of Rab.
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How common is the last name Rabb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rabb saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 10,483rd most common surname, dropping to the 10,974th position in 2010, denoting a decrease of 4.68%. However, the number of people with this last name slightly increased from 2,810 in 2000 to 2,899 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.17%. The proportion of individuals named Rabb per 100,000 population also dropped by 5.77% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,483 | #10,974 | -4.68% |
| Count | 2,810 | 2,899 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.98 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rabb
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts. While the White segment went down from 54.45% in 2000 to 51.43% in 2010, the Black representation increased marginally from 41.21% to 42.43%. There were noticeable increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic segments, which rose from 0.85% to 1.59% and from 1.25% to 2.21% respectively. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also witnessed an increase from 0.21% to 0.31%. The group of individuals with the Rabb surname identifying with two or more races barely changed, shifting only slightly from 2.03% to 2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.45% | 51.43% | -5.55% |
| Black | 41.21% | 42.43% | 2.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.21% | 76.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.04% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.59% | 87.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.31% | 47.62% |