Explore the Family Name Walburn
The meaning of Walburn
English (Durham and North Yorkshire): habitational name from Walburn in Downholme (North Yorkshire). The placename probably derives from Old English wala, genitive plural of walh ‘foreigner, Briton, serf’, + burna ‘spring, stream’. Alternatively, the name may derive from the Old French personal name Walebron, perhaps itself from ancient Germanic Waldbrand (wald ‘power, rule’ + brand ‘sword’).
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How common is the last name Walburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Walburn has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Walburn ranked 16,838 in popularity and was carried by 1,560 individuals. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 18,253rd spot, with only 1,522 bearers left, marking a 2.44% decrease in count. This also led to a decline in its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010, a drop of over 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,838 | #18,253 | -8.4% |
| Count | 1,560 | 1,522 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.52 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walburn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Walburn has also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (95.83%), with minimal representation from Asian/Pacific Islanders (0.71%), Hispanics (1.60%), and those identifying with two or more races (0.90%). By 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Hispanic bearers (3.09%) and those identifying under two or more races (1.51%). The proportion of White bearers decreased slightly to 93.96%, while Black representation appeared for the first time at 0.79%. Notably, no data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 93.96% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.09% | 93.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.51% | 67.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |