Explore the Family Name Hebb
The meaning of Hebb
English (East Yorkshire and northeast Midlands): from the Middle English personal name Hebb, Ebb, pet forms of Herbert.
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How common is the last name Hebb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hebb has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hebb was ranked 12,456 in terms of popularity and had been held by 2,286 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 13,874 and the count decreased to 2,177. This represents an 11.38% drop in rank and a 4.77% reduction in count. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also decreased by 12.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,456 | #13,874 | -11.38% |
| Count | 2,286 | 2,177 | -4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.74 | -12.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hebb
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hebb has varied over the decade as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While no Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic individuals were recorded with this surname in 2000, by 2010 there were 0.32% and 2.39% respectively. Individuals of two or more races increased by almost 45%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise of 27.87%. However, the proportion of those identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.04%, and those identifying as Black saw a reduction of 11.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.72% | 81.86% | -1.04% |
| Black | 13.25% | 11.71% | -11.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.16% | 44.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 1.56% | 27.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |