Explore the Family Name Hornbeak
The meaning of Hornbeak
Variant of Hornbeck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hornbeak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hornbeak has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 55,124 but by 2010, it had climbed to 47,521, representing an increase of approximately 13.79%. The count of people carrying the Hornbeak surname also increased during this period from 349 to 446, marking a significant growth of 27.79%. The proportion per 100k rose by 15.38% as well, moving from 0.13 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #47,521 | 13.79% |
| Count | 349 | 446 | 27.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hornbeak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hornbeak also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year. However, there was a notable increase of 40.84% for those identifying with two or more races, going from 5.73% to 8.07%. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 54.73% to 50.90%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew by 48.43%, from 2.87% to 4.26%. Lastly, the Black community showed a minor increase of 0.96%, moving from 35.53% to 35.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.73% | 50.9% | -7% |
| Black | 35.53% | 35.87% | 0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 5.73% | 8.07% | 40.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 4.26% | 48.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |