Explore the Family Name Honour
The meaning of Honour
English: variant of Honor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Honour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Honour experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,398th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 84,463rd position, marking a decrease of 13.53%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased during this period from 242 to 222, a drop of approximately 8.26%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an 11.11% reduction, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #84,463 | -13.53% |
| Count | 242 | 222 | -8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Honour
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Honour, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed that the majority of bearers identify as White. In 2000, 92.56% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 90.99% in 2010. This represents a marginal change of -1.70%. The next largest ethnic identity group is Black, making up 4.96% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 4.05% in 2010, a change of -18.35%. Notably, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 3.15% of those bearing the surname Honour. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 90.99% | -1.7% |
| Black | 4.96% | 4.05% | -18.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |