Explore the Family Name Rubottom
The meaning of Rubottom
English (Staffordshire and Warwickshire): variant of Rowbotham. This surname has now died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Rubottom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rubottom has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 in popularity with 371 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 60,045 and the count decreased to 336, marking a negative change of 14.37% in rank and a 9.43% decrease in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a reduction from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, which indicates a 21.43% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #60,045 | -14.37% |
| Count | 371 | 336 | -9.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubottom
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname Rubottom identified as White (94.88%). However, by 2010 this figure dipped slightly to 91.96%. During the same period, there was an emergence of the Rubottom surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.79% and 2.38% respectively in 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as part of two or more races also rose from 2.70% to 3.27%. Meanwhile, the data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 91.96% | -3.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 3.27% | 21.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |