Explore the Family Name Robarge
The meaning of Robarge
Altered form of French Roberge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Robarge in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Robarge saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,991 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 20,697 – a decline of 3.53%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,242 in 2000 to 1,278 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.9%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people named Robarge per 100,000 fell by 6.52% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,991 | #20,697 | -3.53% |
| Count | 1,242 | 1,278 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robarge
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the distribution of the Robarge surname. In 2000, 97.18% of those with the Robarge surname identified as White, while by 2010, this number had slightly decreased to 96.17%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.48% to 0.78%, and the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.05% to 1.49%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, going from 1.05% to 1.33%. There were no people with the Robarge surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96.17% | -1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.49% | 41.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.33% | 26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.78% | 62.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |