Explore the Family Name Culberson
The meaning of Culberson
Probably a shortened form of Culbertson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Culberson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Culberson saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9387th in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 9520th, marking a change of -1.42%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 3,183 to 3,415 during the same period, indicating a rise of 7.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly, moving from 1.18 to 1.16, a modest decrease of 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,387 | #9,520 | -1.42% |
| Count | 3,183 | 3,415 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 1.16 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Culberson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Culberson has evolved as well over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.16% in 2000 to 0.26% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw an even larger increase, jumping from 1.13% to 2.37%. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 67.23% to 64.95%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced growth from 1.13% to 1.52%. The Black community saw a minor increase, going from 28.97% to 29.25%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives also noted growth, increasing from 1.38% to 1.64% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.23% | 64.95% | -3.39% |
| Black | 28.97% | 29.25% | 0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.37% | 109.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 1.64% | 18.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.52% | 34.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.16% | 0.26% | 62.5% |