Explore the Family Name Weatherbee
The meaning of Weatherbee
English: variant of Weatherby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weatherbee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Weatherbee has seen a minor shift in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21,605 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slightly dipped to rank 21,750, marking a decrease of 0.67%. However, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 1,125 to 1,196 during the same period, indicating an increase of 6.31%. The proportion of people named Weatherbee per 100,000 also slightly decreased by 2.38%, moving from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,605 | #21,750 | -0.67% |
| Count | 1,125 | 1,196 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weatherbee
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weatherbee, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents some intriguing changes over time. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, accounting for 93.96% of the total. By 2010, this proportion had slightly reduced to 91.72%, showing a change of -2.38%. During the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black increased by 70.05% and 28.75% respectively. Additionally, the percentage identifying as two or more races rose significantly from 0.89% to 1.59%. However, there was a decline (to zero) in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 91.72% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.18% | 70.05% |
| Black | 2.4% | 3.09% | 28.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.59% | 78.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |