Explore the Family Name Tubby
The meaning of Tubby
English (Norfolk): variant of Tubb. In the US, this surname is most common among Native Americans (Choctaws) in MS.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tubby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tubby has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from rank 49,249 in 2000 to 44,872 in 2010, reflecting an 8.89% increase. The count of individuals sharing this surname also increased by 19.2%, growing from 401 to 478. In addition, the proportion per 100k people with this surname saw a 6.67% growth, rising from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #44,872 | 8.89% |
| Count | 401 | 478 | 19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tubby
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tubby has also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010 as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic category, which witnessed a 91.43% surge. On the other hand, the "White" category displayed a decrease of 17.47%. The "Two or more races" category underwent a 30.06% increase, while there was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Significantly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Black, up from 0% in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native maintained the majority, albeit with a modest increase of 1.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 61.1% | 61.92% | 1.34% |
| White | 30.17% | 24.9% | -17.47% |
| Two or More Races | 4.99% | 6.49% | 30.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.35% | 91.43% |
| Black | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |