Explore the Family Name Stubbins
The meaning of Stubbins
English (Nottinghamshire): 1. variant of Stebbins. 2. from Middle English stubbing ‘land cleared of trees’ (Old English stubbing). The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived on or by land recently cleared of trees, or habitational, for someone from any of several minor places so named, such as Stubbing in Grinton (North Yorkshire) or Stubbing Wood in Hucknall Torkard (Nottinghamshire). 3. nickname for a short, squat person, from Middle English stubbing ‘the stumpy one’ (Old English stubbing). See Stubbe.
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How common is the last name Stubbins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stubbins saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stubbins was ranked 55,849 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 58,481, a change of -4.71%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals with the surname actually increased slightly from 343 people in 2000 to 347 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.17%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -7.69%, dropping from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #58,481 | -4.71% |
| Count | 343 | 347 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stubbins
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stubbins also shifted significantly from 2000 to 2010, according to the U.S. Decennial Census data. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. In 2000, a significant majority, 69.39%, identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 60.52% by 2010. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 28.86% to 34.29%. The census for 2010 also introduced new categories, with 2.31% identifying as Hispanic and 1.73% identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.39% | 60.52% | -12.78% |
| Black | 28.86% | 34.29% | 18.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |