Explore the Family Name Humber
The meaning of Humber
English: habitational name from Humber (Herefordshire) or Humber in Bishopsteignton (Devon). The Herefordshire place takes its name from Humber Brook, a prehistoric river name of uncertain origin, while the Devon placename derives from the Old English personal name Hund or Old English hund ‘hound’ + beorg ‘hill, mound’.
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How common is the last name Humber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Humber" slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,940th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 25,659th position, reflecting a change of -7.18%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped marginally during this ten-year span, from 984 individuals to 961, marking a -2.34% change. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Humber per 100,000 residents dropped by -8.33%, from 0.36 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,940 | #25,659 | -7.18% |
| Count | 984 | 961 | -2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Humber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Humber shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the last name Humber, although their representation did decrease by about 4.48%, from 66.46% to 63.48%. The percentage of Black individuals increased by 10.2%, rising from 28.05% to 30.91%. The figures for Hispanic individuals also saw a growth of 26.59%, from 1.73% to 2.19%. Meanwhile, there was a decline in representation among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both dropping to zero by 2010. Those who identified with two or more races experienced a slight decrease, going from 2.64% to 2.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.46% | 63.48% | -4.48% |
| Black | 28.05% | 30.91% | 10.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 2.19% | -17.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.19% | 26.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |