Explore the Family Name Hornbrook
The meaning of Hornbrook
English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from Hornbrook in Kelly (Devon), from Old English horn ‘horn-shaped piece of land’ + brōc ‘brook, stream’. This surname has been established in Ireland (Cork) since the early 17th century.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hornbrook in the United States?
The surname Hornbrook has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 43,290th in popularity with a count of 470, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 47,966 with a count of 441. This represents an overall decrease of approximately 10.8% in ranking and a 6.17% decrease in count over the decade. The proportion per 100k also decreased by about 11.76%, moving from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #47,966 | -10.8% |
| Count | 470 | 441 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hornbrook
Ethnicity statistics for the surname Hornbrook also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White accounted for the majority of those with this surname, though their proportion decreased slightly from 94.26% to 92.29%. There was a noticeable increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 2.34% to 3.40% over the decade. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.06% to 1.59%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0 to 1.59%. On the other hand, there was no data available for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the percentage of Blacks dropped from 1.06% to 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 92.29% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.4% | 45.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.59% | 50% |
| Black | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |