Explore the Family Name Fishburn
The meaning of Fishburn
English: habitational name from Fishburn in Durham. Perhaps occasionally from Fishbourne in the Isle of Wight or Sussex, although the surname derived from the latter place may now be extinct in Britain. All are named from Old English fisc ‘fish’ + burna ‘stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fishburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fishburn has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 14,096 in 2000, it dropped to 15,471 by 2010, seeing a decline of approximately 9.75%. In terms of count, there were 1,959 individuals with the surname Fishburn in 2000, but this number slightly dropped to 1,893 in 2010, resulting in a decrease of about 3.37%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the representation of this surname decreased by 12.33%, from 0.73 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,096 | #15,471 | -9.75% |
| Count | 1,959 | 1,893 | -3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.64 | -12.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fishburn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fishburn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest proportion of individuals identified as White, with 89.94% in 2000 and 89.49% in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.5%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.58% to 2.96%, a significant rise of 87.34%. The percentage of people identifying as Black decreased from 6.84% to 5.65%, a drop of 17.4%. Meanwhile, the figures for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years. The group "Two or more races" experienced a slight increase, from 1.02% to 1.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.94% | 89.49% | -0.5% |
| Black | 6.84% | 5.65% | -17.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.96% | 87.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.11% | 8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0% | 0% |