Explore the Family Name Taubman
The meaning of Taubman
1. Americanized form of German Taubmann and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Taube 1 or Taub 2. 2. English (Isle of Man): variant of Tubman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gershon, Yael.
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How common is the last name Taubman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Taubman saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,938th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 41,100th, marking an 8.33% decrease in ranking. The total number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 550 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, a drop of 3.64%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Taubman per 100,000 population fell by 10%, going down from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #41,100 | -8.33% |
| Count | 550 | 530 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taubman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Taubman. Between 2000 and 2010, the portion of people identified as White with this surname dropped from 97.27% to 90.94%, indicating a change of -6.51%. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those claiming two or more races both increased significantly. The proportion of Hispanics rose from 1.27% to 3.96%, a substantial increase of 211.81%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also grew from 1.09% to 3.58%, marking an impressive rise of 228.44%. Interestingly, the census of 2010 also reported a small percentage (1.13%) of individuals with the Taubman surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, despite no such representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 90.94% | -6.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 3.96% | 211.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 3.58% | 228.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |