Explore the Family Name Welby
The meaning of Welby
English: habitational name from either of two places called Welby, one in Leicestershire and one in Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire placename derives from Old English wella ‘well, spring, stream’ + Old Norse bý ‘farmstead, village’. The Leicestershire placename is recorded as Alebi in 1086 and Welby in 1518, and derives from the Old Norse personal name Áli + Old Norse bý. The name is established in Ireland (Galway). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Caitlin.
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How common is the last name Welby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Welby has seen a shift in its popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 40,690th in terms of frequency, with a count of 506 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 45,740th and the count reduced to 467, representing a decrease in popularity by approximately 12.41% and a reduction in count by about 7.71%. The proportion of people named Welby per 100,000 also decreased from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking a decline of nearly 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #45,740 | -12.41% |
| Count | 506 | 467 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welby
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Welby, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.47% in 2000 to 92.51% in 2010. There were no noticeable changes in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these groups remained at 0% in both years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased substantially, from 2.77% in 2000 to 4.28% in 2010, showing a significant increase of 54.51%. The data for those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 92.51% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.28% | 54.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |