Explore the Family Name Robberson
The meaning of Robberson
Probably an altered form of English Roberson, a patronymic from Robert, which is particularly common in Scotland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Robberson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Robberson saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,157th most common surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 44,653rd. However, the total number of people with this surname marginally increased from 472 to 481 during the same period, reflecting a 1.91% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking a 5.88% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #44,653 | -3.47% |
| Count | 472 | 481 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robberson
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Robberson, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were noticeable changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, though this percentage fell from 90.04% in 2000 to 83.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or African American saw an increase from 6.36% to 8.73%. The category of Hispanic ethnicity also increased from 1.27% to 2.29%, registering an 80.31% surge. A new category appeared in 2010, with 3.12% of Robbersons identifying with two or more races. There were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native Robbersons in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.04% | 83.58% | -7.17% |
| Black | 6.36% | 8.73% | 37.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.29% | 80.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |