Explore the Family Name Robar
The meaning of Robar
1. Altered form of French Robert. Compare Robare. 2. Slovenian: topographic name from rob ‘edge, border’, denoting someone who lived on the edge of something, e.g. a village or forest, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Rob, named with this word. Some characteristic forenames: French Raoul.
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How common is the last name Robar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Robar has seen a dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,206 in terms of commonness and then fell to 36,154 in the year 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 8.88%. The total count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 649 to 620, reflecting a decline of 4.47%. The proportion of people named Robar per 100,000 was 0.24 in 2000 and fell to 0.21 in 2010, showing a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #36,154 | -8.88% |
| Count | 649 | 620 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robar
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the surname Robar have largely identified as White, even though the percentage decreased from 92.30% in 2000 to 90.16% in 2010. There was an increase in the proportion claiming to be of two or more races, rising from 1.85% to 3.06%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.08% to 1.29%. Identification as Hispanic also saw growth, moving from 3.70% in 2000 to 5.16% in 2010. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 90.16% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.16% | 39.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 3.06% | 65.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 1.29% | 19.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |