Explore the Family Name Shelburn
The meaning of Shelburn
English: variant of Shelburne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shelburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shelburn has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,569th most popular name in the United States, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 66,553rd spot, an improvement of almost 3%. During this same period, the number of people with this surname also increased by about 11%, from 268 to 297 individuals. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people, however, remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #66,553 | 2.94% |
| Count | 268 | 297 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shelburn
Regarding ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes for the surname Shelburn between 2000 and 2010 in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native - all three categories showed zero percentage change. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly, from 82.09% to 79.12%. In contrast, the proportions identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases. The Hispanic ethnicity associated with the Shelburn surname rose from 7.09% to 7.41%, while those identifying as Black jumped from 10.07% to 12.12%, a significant growth of 20.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.09% | 79.12% | -3.62% |
| Black | 10.07% | 12.12% | 20.36% |
| Hispanic | 7.09% | 7.41% | 4.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |