Explore the Family Name Taube
The meaning of Taube
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Taube ‘pigeon, dove’ (Middle High German tūbe). The German name is either a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of doves or pigeons or a nickname for a mild and gentle person; the Jewish surname is artificial. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish female personal name Toybe (from Yiddish toyb ‘dove’). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard, Gunter, Heinrich, Kurt, Otto, Wolfram.
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How common is the last name Taube in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Taube has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Taube was ranked 17,234 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 18,778, representing a decrease of almost 9%. The count also reflects this decline; in 2000 there were 1,514 instances of the name, but by 2010 that number had fallen to 1,460 which corresponds to a drop of around 3.57%. Moreover, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people has also reduced from 0.56 to 0.49 during this period, marking a dip of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,234 | #18,778 | -8.96% |
| Count | 1,514 | 1,460 | -3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.49 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taube
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Taube, the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates very little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, with percentages of 94.98% in 2000 and slightly lower at 94.79% in 2010. The Hispanic representation showed a slight increase from 2.11% to 2.26%, while those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.12% to 1.37%. In 2010, there was a new entry of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 1.23% of the Taubes. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census, whereas in 2000, these groups represented 1.06% and 0% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 94.79% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.26% | 7.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.37% | 22.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |