Explore the Family Name Turbin
The meaning of Turbin
1. English: variant of Thorburn. 2. French: from a diminutive derivative of Old French torber, turber ‘to disturb’, applied as a nickname for a disruptive person.
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How common is the last name Turbin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Turbin has slightly decreased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Turbin ranked 45,308 in popularity with 445 counts, while in 2010, it fell to rank 49,824 with a count of 421, marking a decrease of around 9.97% in popularity rank and 5.39% in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, falling from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #49,824 | -9.97% |
| Count | 445 | 421 | -5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turbin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the most common ethnic identity associated with the surname Turbin is White, though this decreased slightly from 80.67% in 2000 to 77.91% in 2010. There was no change in the percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable increase in the proportions of Hispanic and Black identities associated with the surname, rising by 46.58% and 21.90% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 34.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.67% | 77.91% | -3.42% |
| Black | 11.69% | 14.25% | 21.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.28% | 46.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 1.9% | -34.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |