Explore the Family Name Welburn
The meaning of Welburn
English (Yorkshire): variant of Welborn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Welburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Welburn has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 55,003 and then dropped to 65,964 in 2010, marking a decline of nearly 20%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell during this period from 350 to 300, presenting a decrease of almost 14.3%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people having the surname Welburn decreased by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #65,964 | -19.93% |
| Count | 350 | 300 | -14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welburn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for the surname Welburn between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly declined by 3.72%, from 81.71% to 78.67%. On the other hand, the Hispanic and Black ethnicities saw an increase within the same period. The Hispanic group increased by 62.94%, from 1.43% to 2.33%, while the Black ethnicity saw a rise of 19.07%, from 14% to 16.67%. The group identified as two or more races, however, disappeared entirely by 2010 after making up 2% of the Welburn population in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.71% | 78.67% | -3.72% |
| Black | 14% | 16.67% | 19.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.33% | 62.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |