Explore the Family Name Wehby
The meaning of Wehby
Arabic: variant of Wehbi. Bearers of this surname are mainly Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wehby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wehby saw a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,207 in the United States, but by 2010 had risen to rank 56,588 – a positive change of 7.55%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname went up from 307 to 361, showing a growth rate of 17.59%. The proportion of people named Wehby per 100,000 increased by 9.09%, reflecting the growing prevalence of this surname nationwide.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #56,588 | 7.55% |
| Count | 307 | 361 | 17.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehby
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts for those bearing the surname Wehby from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.77% to 92.52%. The Hispanic representation within this surname grew significantly, increasing by 82.46% from 2.28% to 4.16%. In addition, there was a new reporting of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, constituting 1.66% in 2010. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 92.52% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.16% | 82.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |