Find out how popular the last name Dabe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dabe.

Dabe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dabe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dabe in America

Dabe is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dabe surname appeared 253 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dabe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dabe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dabe

The surname DABE can be traced back to the region of Saxony in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "daben," which means "to tarry" or "to linger." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for their leisurely pace or tendency to take their time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DABE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from Saxony. In this compilation, dated 1358, a certain "Heinrich Dabe" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Niederau.

During the 15th century, the name DABE began to spread beyond its original region of Saxony. In 1472, a merchant named "Hans Dabe" is recorded in the city archives of Lübeck, a prominent trading center in northern Germany. This suggests that the name had gained some prominence and was associated with the emerging merchant class of the time.

As the name continued to disperse, it took on various spellings and regional variations. In the 16th century, records from the Netherlands show instances of the spelling "Daebbe," while in Switzerland, the name appeared as "Däbe."

One notable bearer of the DABE surname was Johann Dabe (1523-1589), a German theologian and reformer who was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation. He served as a minister in several cities, including Leipzig and Torgau, and wrote several influential works on theology and church reform.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Dabe (1670-1733), a German architect and master builder who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Dresden and other cities in Saxony. His work played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of the region during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the name DABE gained some recognition in the field of science with the birth of Ernst Dabe (1824-1903), a German botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was particularly known for his work on the flora of Central Europe.

Another notable figure was Anna Dabe (1856-1932), a German educator and women's rights activist. She was a strong advocate for equal educational opportunities for girls and played a pivotal role in the establishment of several schools and educational institutions in her home state of Saxony.

Throughout its history, the surname DABE has maintained a notable presence in various fields, from theology and architecture to science and education. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dabe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dabe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dabe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dabe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dabe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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