Explore the Family Name Robarts
The meaning of Robarts
English (Bedfordshire and Hertfortshire): variant of Roberts.
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How common is the last name Robarts in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Robarts" saw a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,380th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 53,538th spot, marking a decrease in popularity of 10.66%. The number of people bearing the name also decreased over this period, with the count going from 410 to 386, a drop of 5.85%. The proportion of people named Robarts per 100,000 individuals similarly decreased by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #53,538 | -10.66% |
| Count | 410 | 386 | -5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robarts
The ethnicity distribution for the surname "Robarts" is largely unchanged based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Black communities, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. Individuals identified as White held the highest percentage of the surname, making up 97.32% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.15% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw a slight increase in the proportion of individuals with the surname, going from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 97.15% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.3% | 6.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |