2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dubman
A surname taken from a Slavic root meaning oak or oak forest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Dubman. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dubman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Dubman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubman, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dubman
The surname DUBMAN is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "dube" or "tube," meaning "dove" or "pigeon." This suggests that the original bearer of this name may have had some connection with these birds, perhaps as a breeder, keeper, or someone known for their affinity towards them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DUBMAN can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 12th century, where it appears as "Dubeman." This version of the name likely evolved over time through various spelling variations, such as "Daubmann," "Taubmann," and eventually settling into its modern form, DUBMAN.
In the 14th century, a record from the town of Nürnberg, Germany, mentions a "Hans Dubman," who was a respected member of the local guild of tanners. This provides evidence of the surname's presence in the region during that era and its association with a particular trade or occupation.
Another notable figure bearing the DUBMAN name was Johann Dubman, a renowned clockmaker born in 1565 in Augsburg, Germany. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe, and his legacy as a master craftsman has been preserved in various historical accounts.
During the 16th century, a family of DUBMANs from the town of Bamberg, Germany, gained prominence as successful brewers and tavern owners. The patriarch of this family, Christoph Dubman (1520-1587), is said to have introduced innovative techniques in beer production, which contributed to the region's reputation for quality brews.
In the 18th century, a scholar named Wilhelm Dubman (1712-1789) from the University of Leipzig made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in the study of Germanic languages. His seminal work, "Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache" (Etymological Dictionary of the German Language), became a influential reference for linguists and academics of his time.
As the DUBMAN surname spread beyond Germany, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 19th century, a Dutch painter named Pieter Dubman (1828-1901) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, which captured the beauty of the Dutch countryside with remarkable attention to detail.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname DUBMAN, originating from its German roots and evolving over centuries to encompass various professions, trades, and artistic pursuits across different regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dubman
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubman, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dubman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dubman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.7% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dubman
Dubman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,539 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,636 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 10,539 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Up 8,636 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dubman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #152,339 | 5.4% |
| Count | 100 | 106 | 6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dubman bearers went from 100 to 106 (+6.0% change). The surname moved up 8,636 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #152,339.
FAQ
Dubman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dubman?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Dubman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Dubman?
Dubman ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Dubman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dubman.
Has Dubman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dubman went from 100 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 6 (+6.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Dubman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubman, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dubman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dubman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.7%), Hispanic (4.7%), Two or More Races (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dubman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dubman mean?
A surname taken from a Slavic root meaning oak or oak forest. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dubman (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Dubman?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Dubman? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.