Explore the Family Name Robshaw
The meaning of Robshaw
English (West Yorkshire): variant of Robertshaw.
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How common is the last name Robshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Robshaw" has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 77,222 in popularity with 231 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 72,568, reflecting an increase of 6.03%. The count of individuals with the Robshaw surname also increased by 16.02% during this period, from 231 to 268. However, the proportion per 100k population remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #72,568 | 6.03% |
| Count | 231 | 268 | 16.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Robshaw
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Robshaw. In 2000, approximately 96.10% of those with the Robshaw surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 92.54% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in the number identifying as Black (from 3.03% to 3.36%) and the introduction of a new category, Hispanic, representing 3.36% of Robshaws in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 92.54% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Black | 3.03% | 3.36% | 10.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |