Explore the Family Name Tobia
The meaning of Tobia
1. Italian: from the personal name Tobia (see Tobias). 2. Spanish (Tobía): habitational name from Tobía in La Rioja province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giacomo, Aldo, Angelo, Caesar, Emanuele, Emelio, Enio, Enrico, Gino.
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How common is the last name Tobia in the United States?
According to the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tobia has slightly decreased over the past decade. In 2000, Tobia was ranked 22,809th in terms of popularity and had a total count of 1,049 individuals with this surname. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 25,037, reflecting a -9.77% change, while the count also saw a decrease to 992 (-5.43%). The proportion of individuals named Tobia per 100,000 people similarly declined from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010, marking a -12.82% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,809 | #25,037 | -9.77% |
| Count | 1,049 | 992 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tobia
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Tobia identify as White, with their percentage remaining relatively steady at 89.42% in 2000 and 89.31% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is those who identify with two or more races, although this group experienced a slight decrease from 3.81% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. The proportion of Tobias identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly from 2.86% to 2.62%. However, the Hispanic group showed a significant increase over the decade, rising from 2.29% to 3.02%. In 2010, there were no Tobias who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but the Black community saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.42% | 89.31% | -0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.81% | 3.63% | -4.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.02% | 31.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.86% | 2.62% | -8.39% |
| Black | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |