Explore the Family Name Webbe
The meaning of Webbe
English: variant of Webb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Webbe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Webbe saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,246th most popular surname but fell to the 64,388th spot in 2010. This represents a drop of 14.48%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined by 9.12% during this period, from 340 to 309. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 23.08%, indicating that the surname became less common relative to the total population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #64,388 | -14.48% |
| Count | 340 | 309 | -9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Webbe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Webbe shifted significantly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as White decreased by 10.72% from 56.18% to 50.16%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased by 25.21%, rising from 34.12% to 42.72%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.65% to 3.24%. However, those who identified with two or more races decreased by 61.39%, falling from 5.88% to 2.27%. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.18% | 50.16% | -10.72% |
| Black | 34.12% | 42.72% | 25.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 3.24% | 22.26% |
| Two or More Races | 5.88% | 2.27% | -61.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |