Explore the Family Name Fishburne
The meaning of Fishburne
English: variant of Fishburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fishburne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fishburne has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fishburne was ranked 40,019 in terms of commonality amongst U.S surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 38,532. This represents an increase of 3.72%. In terms of actual count, the number of people with the surname Fishburne increased from 516 in 2000 to 574 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 11.24%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.19 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #38,532 | 3.72% |
| Count | 516 | 574 | 11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fishburne
The ethnicity associated with the surname Fishburne also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname was negligible in both years. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the surname decreased from 56.20% to 48.61%, while Black individuals increased their representation from 42.05% to 46.52%. A new category appeared in 2010, with 1.22% of Fishburnes identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.2% | 48.61% | -13.51% |
| Black | 42.05% | 46.52% | 10.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.61% | 125% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |