Explore the Family Name Robeck
The meaning of Robeck
1. German: habitational name from a place so named in Rhineland, or a shortened form of Rodenbeck. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Robek: topographic name from a diminutive of rob ‘edge, border’ (see Robar). 3. Americanized or Germanized form of Czech Robek: diminutive of Rob.
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How common is the last name Robeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Robeck" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname shifted from 33,993 in 2000 to 35,057 in 2010, indicating a negative change of 3.13%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased marginally by 1.74% during this period, moving from 632 to 643. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35%, suggesting that while more people bear the name "Robeck", its relative popularity compared to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #35,057 | -3.13% |
| Count | 632 | 643 | 1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robeck
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname "Robeck" identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.10% in 2000 to 96.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also experienced a minor dip, decreasing by 2.36% over the decade. Moreover, an interesting change is observed in the Hispanic group, which showed a presence in 2010 that was not recorded in 2000. All other ethnicities represented in the data, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, reported no changes or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.27% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.24% | -2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |