Explore the Family Name Robishaw
The meaning of Robishaw
English (Lancashire): variant of Robertshaw.
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How common is the last name Robishaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Robishaw has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,659th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly in popularity to the 56,444th position, a change of -5.19%. The count, however, remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 361 individuals in 2000 to 362 in 2010, a growth of 0.28%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, falling from 0.13 to 0.12, a drop of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,444 | -5.19% |
| Count | 361 | 362 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robishaw
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Robishaw. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.78% in 2000 to 96.41% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, nearly doubling from 1.39% to 2.76%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.41% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.76% | 98.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |