Explore the Family Name Horsburgh
The meaning of Horsburgh
Scottish (Midlothian): habitational name from Horsburgh in Innerleithen (Peeblesshire). Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Iain.
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How common is the last name Horsburgh in the United States?
Based on the information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horsburgh has seen a spike in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname rose by approximately 6.86%, moving from 88,083rd popular surname in the year 2000 to 82,044th in 2010. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by 17.35% within these ten years, going up from 196 individuals to 230. The proportion per 100,000 also witnessed an increase of 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #82,044 | 6.86% |
| Count | 196 | 230 | 17.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horsburgh
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Horsburgh, as depicted by the data collected during the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.94% of Horsburghs identified as White, which slightly dipped to 93.91% in 2010. The surname did not appear among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in both census years. However, there was a new representation of Horsburghs in the Hispanic community in 2010, with the percentage standing at 3.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 93.91% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |