Explore the Family Name Robbinson
The meaning of Robbinson
Altered form of English or French Robinson.
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How common is the last name Robbinson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Robbinson has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Robbinson was ranked 55,971 in terms of popularity and had 342 individuals with this surname. A decade later, the surname jumped to the 50,196th spot, an improvement of approximately 10.32%. Furthermore, the count of individuals named Robbinson rose by 21.93%, from 342 to 417. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase of 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #50,196 | 10.32% |
| Count | 342 | 417 | 21.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robbinson
When we look at the ethnicity associated with the surname Robbinson, it is clear that there are shifts in the ethnic identity of those who carry this name, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the majority of individuals with the Robbinson surname identified as White (56.73%) or Black (39.18%). By 2010, while these two categories still made up a significant percentage, there were changes. There was a decrease in the percentage of white individuals (-22.65%), but an increase in the percentage of black individuals (+16.28%). Notably, the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.05% to 5.04%, a change of 145.85%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.75% to 3.60%, a change of 105.71%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.18% | 45.56% | 16.28% |
| White | 56.73% | 43.88% | -22.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 5.04% | 145.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.6% | 105.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |