Explore the Family Name Culbert
The meaning of Culbert
Scottish and Irish (Antrim): of Norman origin, a variant of Colbert.
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How common is the last name Culbert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Culbert has maintained relatively stable popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 12,650th most popular surname and slightly dropped by 0.35% to the 12,694th spot in 2010. The number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 8.38%, from 2,244 in 2000 to 2,432 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell by 1.2%, indicating that the overall growth rate of the population outpaced the growth of the Culbert surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,650 | #12,694 | -0.35% |
| Count | 2,244 | 2,432 | 8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.82 | -1.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Culbert
Ethnicity-wise, the Culbert surname displays a diverse ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there were significant changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. These groups saw increases ranging between 11.83% and 49.02%. However, the percentage of individuals with the Culbert surname identifying as White decreased by 4.94%, from 76.78% in 2000 to 72.99% in 2010. This shift suggests an increasing diversity among those carrying the Culbert surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.78% | 72.99% | -4.94% |
| Black | 19.52% | 21.83% | 11.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.92% | 39.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.52% | 49.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.49% | 36.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.25% | 13.64% |