Explore the Family Name Tubb
The meaning of Tubb
English: 1. from the Middle English personal name Tub(b)e, Tub(b)i (Old Norse Tubbi, Tubbe), possibly a pet form of Thorbjǫrn (see Thorburn). 2. nickname from Middle English tub(be) ‘tub, large wooden vessel formed of staves and hoops’, for a cooper or someone who made or used tubs. Compare Tubman.
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How common is the last name Tubb in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tubb's popularity slightly fell from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,982nd and dropped to 19,513th in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.8%. However, the count of individuals with the Tubb surname increased by 4.22%, from 1,328 in 2000 to 1,384 in 2010. As a proportion per 100,000 people, this surname decreased by -4.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,982 | #19,513 | -2.8% |
| Count | 1,328 | 1,384 | 4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tubb
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tubb. In 2000, the majority of Tubbs identified as White (95.41%), but this percentage dropped to 92.99% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity was those identifying as Two or More Races, remaining relatively stable at 1.36% in 2000 and 1.37% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 1.36% to 1.45%. A significant rise was seen in the Hispanic category, jumping from 0.68% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew modestly from 0.53% to 0.58%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 92.99% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 3.11% | 357.35% |
| Black | 1.36% | 1.45% | 6.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.37% | 0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.58% | 9.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.51% | -25% |