Explore the Family Name Weathersbee
The meaning of Weathersbee
English (London): variant of Weatherby with intrusive -s-. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weathersbee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weathersbee has seen a modest increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked at 31,085 with 706 individuals carrying the surname, which accounted for 0.26 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 29,719 and the count increased to 792, meaning that out of every 100,000 individuals, approximately 0.27 bore the surname Weathersbee. This represented an overall growth of around 4.39% in rank and 12.18% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #29,719 | 4.39% |
| Count | 706 | 792 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weathersbee
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in demographics for those bearing the Weathersbee name. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages hovering around 76%. A small but notable percentage identified as Black, although this decreased from 20.68% in 2000 to 19.07% in 2010. Interestingly, there was also an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.13% to 2.27%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled from 0.99% to 1.77%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.63% | 76.01% | -0.81% |
| Black | 20.68% | 19.07% | -7.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.27% | 100.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.77% | 78.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |