Explore the Family Name Scarber
The meaning of Scarber
English: altered form of Scarborough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scarber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scarber demonstrated a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It dropped from the rank of 47,120 in 2000 to 50,659 in 2010, showing a 7.51% change. The count or number of people with the surname also experienced a slight decrease from 424 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 2.83%. Simultaneously, the proportion per 100k population reduced by 12.5%, which may indicate a lessening prevalence of the Scarber surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #50,659 | -7.51% |
| Count | 424 | 412 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scarber
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scarber, there were discernible shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%, the percentage of individuals identifying as white increased slightly from 72.64% to 74.27%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased by nearly 9% over the decade. Those reporting two or more races appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 2.67%, whereas there was no data for this category in 2000. The Hispanic representation disappeared completely in the 2010 census after having been recorded at 1.18% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.64% | 74.27% | 2.24% |
| Black | 25% | 22.82% | -8.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |