Explore the Family Name Robbie
The meaning of Robbie
Scottish (Angus and Aberdeenshire): from a Scottish diminutive of the personal name Robb, a pet form of the personal name Robert.
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How common is the last name Robbie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Robbie saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 53,420 to 58,042, translating to an 8.65% drop during this period. In terms of count, the number of people with the Robbie last name reduced slightly by 3.58%, from 363 to 350 individuals. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Robbie per 100,000 population decreased by 7.69%, going from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #58,042 | -8.65% |
| Count | 363 | 350 | -3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robbie
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Robbie surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.80% between 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those with the Robbie surname more than doubled from 1.65% to 3.43%. Additionally, there was an increase in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with changes of 16.82% and 12.08% respectively. No change was noted for those identifying as part of two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 89.43% | -2.8% |
| Black | 3.31% | 3.71% | 12.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.43% | 107.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 2.57% | 16.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |