Explore the Family Name Robben
The meaning of Robben
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Robbe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Robben in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Robben has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Robben was ranked the 22,370th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 22,770th position, marking a decline of around 1.79%. Despite this fall in ranking, the count of individuals with the Robben surname increased by 4.75% from 1,074 in 2000 to 1,125 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,370 | #22,770 | -1.79% |
| Count | 1,074 | 1,125 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robben
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the Robben surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of Robbens, about 96%, identified as White. By 2010, that percentage decreased slightly to 94.67%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Robbens who identified as Hispanic grew significantly, increasing by 48.21% from 1.68% to 2.49% over the decade. There was also a nearly double increase in the proportion of Robbens identifying as two or more races, jumping from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. The percentage of Robbens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 1.02% to 0.98%. The percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.67% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.49% | 48.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.78% | 91.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0.98% | -3.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |