Explore the Family Name Walborn
The meaning of Walborn
1. English: variant of Walburn. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. German: habitational name from a place called Wallenborn in Rhineland Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Walborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walborn has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 26,332nd most popular in the United States but dropped to 26,534th by 2010, representing a change of -0.77%. However, the count of people with this surname saw a marginal increase from 872 in 2000 to 919 in 2010, which is a growth of 5.39%. The proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by -3.12% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #26,534 | -0.77% |
| Count | 872 | 919 | 5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walborn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Walborn also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A notable portion of this surname's holders identify as White, with a decrease from 96.33% in 2000 to 93.69% in 2010. During the same time frame, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw an increase, rising from 0% to 1.31% and 0.69% to 2.07% respectively. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase from 1.83% to 1.96%. No individuals with this surname were recorded as identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 93.69% | -2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 2.07% | 200% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.96% | 7.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |