Explore the Family Name Weathersby
The meaning of Weathersby
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 Weathersby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weathersby held a fairly steady rank in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving only three places from 8,567 to 8,570. In terms of count, however, there was an increase of about 8.62% with the number of individuals carrying the Weathersby name rising from 3,539 to 3,844. However, when calculated per 100,000 people, the proportion slightly decreased by 0.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,567 | #8,570 | -0.04% |
| Count | 3,539 | 3,844 | 8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.31 | 1.3 | -0.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weathersby
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weathersby, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by about 9.43%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly by 1.80%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with an 85.71% change. The number of people identifying as two or more races also saw a substantial increase of 50%. Meanwhile, the percentages of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.78% | 64.93% | 1.8% |
| White | 32.89% | 29.79% | -9.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.58% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.21% | 85.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0% | 0% |