Explore the Family Name Robards
The meaning of Robards
English (Kent): variant of Roberts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Robards in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Robards has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,436th in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 19,306th spot, an increase of roughly 5.53%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, going from 1,208 in 2000 to 1,402 in 2010, a growth of 16.06%. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.48 have the surname Robards, indicating a proportion change of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,436 | #19,306 | 5.53% |
| Count | 1,208 | 1,402 | 16.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.48 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robards
The ethnic identity associated with the Robards surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 92.88% to 91.73%. The number of Robards identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, rising from 0.50% to 0.93%. There was a significant increase within the Hispanic community, growing from 0.58% to 1.64%, marking a notable 182.76% change. The proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native saw decreases and increases respectively. The percentage identifying as Two or more races saw a moderate increase from 1.49% to 1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.88% | 91.73% | -1.24% |
| Black | 3.81% | 3% | -21.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.85% | 24.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 1.64% | 182.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.93% | 86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.86% | 14.67% |