Explore the Family Name Herbison
The meaning of Herbison
Scottish (Lanarkshire): patronymic from a pet form of Herbert. See Herbertson.
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How common is the last name Herbison in the United States?
The surname Herbison has seen a slight change in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 42,830 with a count of 476 individuals, equating to 0.18 people per 100,000 carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 45,653 and the count decreased to 468 individuals, lowering its proportion to 0.16 per 100,000. This represents a decrease in popularity by 6.59% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #45,653 | -6.59% |
| Count | 476 | 468 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herbison
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Herbison identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 92.02% to 89.74%. The next most common ethnic identity was Black, which saw an increase from 4.20% to 4.91%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.05% to 2.78%. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable at just under 2%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaska Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.02% | 89.74% | -2.48% |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.91% | 16.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.78% | 164.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.92% | 1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |