Explore the Family Name Tabaka
The meaning of Tabaka
Polish: metonymic occupational name for a tobacco merchant, from tabaka ‘tobacco’. See also Tabak 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tabaka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tabaka has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 31,884 to 34,967, indicating a decline in popularity of 9.67%. Similarly, the count of people bearing the surname fell from 684 to 645, a reduction of 5.7%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k population saw a 12% decrease from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,884 | #34,967 | -9.67% |
| Count | 684 | 645 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tabaka
The ethnicity distribution tied to the surname Tabaka also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of those with the Tabaka surname identified as White, although the percentage dipped slightly from 96.35% to 95.81%. There was a notable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising by 49.32% to 1.09%, and Hispanic, increasing by 58.97% to 1.86%. The percentage of people with mixed ethnic identity dropped from 1.17% to 0.78%, a decrease of 33.33%. No individuals with the Tabaka surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.81% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.86% | 58.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 1.09% | 49.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.78% | -33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |