Explore the Family Name Roben
The meaning of Roben
North German and East Frisian (Röben): patronymic from the Frisian-Low German personal name Röbe, a short form of Robert. The surname Röben is also found in the Netherlands (including Friesland).
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How common is the last name Roben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roben saw a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 78,549th, but by 2010 it had fallen to 84,748th, a decline of approximately 7.89%. The total number of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 226 down to 221, marking a 2.21% decrease. Accordingly, its prevalence per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #84,748 | -7.89% |
| Count | 226 | 221 | -2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roben
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Roben also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, most individuals with this surname identified as White (83.63%) but this percentage dropped to 75.57% in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Roben surname who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 10.18% in 2000 to 17.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero by 2010, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races rose from 2.21% to 3.62%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.63% | 75.57% | -9.64% |
| Hispanic | 10.18% | 17.19% | 68.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 3.62% | 63.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |