Explore the Family Name Filby
The meaning of Filby
English: habitational name from Filby, Norfolk, so called from the Old Norse personal name Fili or an Old English personal name Fila (of uncertain origin) + Old Norse bȳ ‘farm, settlement’.
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How common is the last name Filby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Filby showed a positive trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,403 in popularity but improved to 42,790 by 2010, representing an increase of approximately 5.76%. This growth is also reflected in the count of people with the surname which increased from 444 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, a 13.96% growth. The proportion of individuals with the Filby surname per 100,000 also saw a slight increase from 0.16 to 0.17 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #42,790 | 5.76% |
| Count | 444 | 506 | 13.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filby
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Filby surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. This group represented 95.50% of the Filby population in 2000 and decreased slightly to 93.28% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this surname also experienced a decrease from 1.13% in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010. Conversely, there were notable increases in other ethnicities. The proportion of people identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic saw an increase in 2010, with the former having no representation in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010 and the latter from no representation in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.80% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 93.28% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.8% | 1.19% | -33.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0.99% | -12.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |