Explore the Family Name Culbreath
The meaning of Culbreath
Irish (northern): variant of Galbraith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Culbreath in the United States?
According to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Culbreath has experienced minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,919th in popularity, with a count of 2,181 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had slipped slightly in rank to 13,101st despite an increase in the number of bearers to 2,340. This indicates a relative decline in popularity per 100,000 residents, from 0.81 in 2000 to 0.79 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,919 | #13,101 | -1.41% |
| Count | 2,181 | 2,340 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.79 | -2.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Culbreath
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals gradual shifts over the decade. The majority of those bearing the Culbreath surname identify as Black, with a slight decrease from 59.10% in 2000 to 58.59% in 2010. The White ethnic identity percentage also dropped moderately, from 37.14% to 35.38%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, from 1.83% to 2.91%. There was a remarkable rise in the Hispanic category as well, which more than doubled from 1.15% to 2.35%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian/Alaskan Natives remained relatively stable, with minor decreases and increases respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.1% | 58.59% | -0.86% |
| White | 37.14% | 35.38% | -4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.91% | 59.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.35% | 104.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.51% | 2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.26% | -7.14% |