Explore the Family Name Fairbourn
The meaning of Fairbourn
English: variant of Fairburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fairbourn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fairbourn increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fairbourn ranked 70,906th in popularity and rose to 67,519th by 2010, showing a 4.78% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 257 in 2000, rising to 292 in 2010, marking an uptick of 13.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #67,519 | 4.78% |
| Count | 257 | 292 | 13.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fairbourn
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Fairbourn also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.44% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.55% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.05% of Fairbourns, up from 0% in 2000. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Fairbourn surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 95.55% | -2.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |