Explore the Family Name Drawhorn
The meaning of Drawhorn
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drawhorn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drawhorn has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, Drawhorn was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had jumped to 52,851st place—an increase of approximately 6.5%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, with the count rising from 338 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, marking a notable increase of almost 16%. However, the proportion of people named Drawhorn per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #52,851 | 6.5% |
| Count | 338 | 392 | 15.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drawhorn
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Drawhorn, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, its highest representations were among White and Black communities. In 2000, 49.11% identified as White and an equal percentage identified as Black. By 2010, the representation within the White demographic had slightly decreased to 46.17%, while the Black demographic saw a small increase to 49.49%. Interestingly, the 2010 census revealed a new presence of the Drawhorn surname within two additional groups: those who identify with two or more races (2.30%) and Hispanics (2.04%). There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.11% | 49.49% | 0.77% |
| White | 49.11% | 46.17% | -5.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |