Explore the Family Name Hebson
The meaning of Hebson
English (Cumbria): patronymic meaning ‘son of Hebb’.
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How common is the last name Hebson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hebson has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 95,567th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 116,201st position, marking a decrease of 21.59%. The count of individuals bearing this last name also fell from 177 to 150 during this period, showing a 15.25% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hebson per 100,000 residents decreased by 28.57%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #116,201 | -21.59% |
| Count | 177 | 150 | -15.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hebson
When looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Hebson, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there was a shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.48% of those with the surname identified as White, however, this figure dropped slightly to 92.00% by 2010. It's interesting to note that no individuals with the Hebson surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, with 4% identifying as such in 2010, whereas there were none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 92% | -3.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |