Explore the Family Name Horsfall
The meaning of Horsfall
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from Horsfall in Todmorden (Yorkshire), from Old English hors ‘horse’ + (ge)fall ‘falling, place where trees have been felled, clearing’ (from fellan ‘to fell’, causative of feallan ‘to fall’).
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How common is the last name Horsfall in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horsfall saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 29,181st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 30,222nd spot — marking a decrease of 3.57%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Horsfall surname increased slightly over the decade, from 765 in 2000 to 775 in 2010, an increase of 1.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #30,222 | -3.57% |
| Count | 765 | 775 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horsfall
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Horsfall, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 94.12% in 2000 and 93.94% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 0.19%. The percentage of those identifying as Black with this surname showed the most significant change over the decade, increasing from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010, a jump of 96.61%. The representation of Horsfall within the Hispanic community decreased from 1.31% to 0.90%, marking a 31.30% decline. As for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded instances, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races declined by 22.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 93.94% | -0.19% |
| Black | 1.18% | 2.32% | 96.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 1.81% | -22.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 0.9% | -31.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |