Explore the Family Name Sherburn
The meaning of Sherburn
English: variant of Sherburne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sherburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sherburn experienced a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sherburn was ranked 48,109th in terms of surname prevalence across the United States, dropping to 49,461st position in 2010, a decline of 2.81%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Sherburn surname increased from 413 to 425, reflecting a growth of approximately 2.91%. However, the proportional representation of the Sherburn surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #49,461 | -2.81% |
| Count | 413 | 425 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherburn
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Sherburn identify as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 96.61% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. The census data also shows an increase in Sherburn individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.21% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010, marking a significant change of 250.41%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 94.59% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 4.24% | 250.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |