Explore the Family Name Robbe
The meaning of Robbe
1. North German, East Frisian, and Dutch; French (also Robbé): from the personal name Robbe, a short form of Robert. Compare Robe 1. 2. French (also Robbé): nickname derived from Old French robber ‘to steal’, thus denoting a thief or, in the case of the accentuated spelling, a robbed, despoiled person. Compare Robe 2.
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How common is the last name Robbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Robbe has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Robbe ranked as the 57,705th most popular surname with 330 incidences in the United States. By 2010, its rank dropped to 68,122nd and the count decreased to 289, representing a drop of 18.05% in rank and 12.42% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #68,122 | -18.05% |
| Count | 330 | 289 | -12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robbe
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Robbe. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. In fact, in 2000, 98.48% of the bearers of the surname were White, which slightly decreased to 98.27% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any significant presence among the population with the surname Robbe during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 98.27% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |