Explore the Family Name Hornby
The meaning of Hornby
English (northern): habitational name from any of several places so called, including Hornby near Tunstall (North Yorkshire), Hornby in Great Smeaton (North Yorkshire), Hornby (Lancashire), or Hornby Hall in Brougham (Westmorland). The North Yorkshire placenames probably derive from the Old Norse personal name Horni + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’, while the Lancashire and Westmorland placenames probably derive from Old Norse horn ‘horn-shaped piece of land, river bend’ + bȳ.
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How common is the last name Hornby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hornby has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Hornby was ranked 26,147th most popular surname in the United States, with around 880 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank of the surname dropped to 31,587th and the count dwindled down to 732, indicating a decrease of approximately 16.82%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Hornby fell from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, a drop of 24.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,147 | #31,587 | -20.81% |
| Count | 880 | 732 | -16.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.25 | -24.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hornby
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Hornby surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.39% to 96.45%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. The census data from 2010 also indicated that some individuals with the Hornby surname began identifying with two or more races (0.82%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.68%). However, the data for Black ethnicity was suppressed for privacy in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw no change during the time period, with zero individuals identifying within this group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.45% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.37% | 71.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |