Explore the Family Name Wellborn
The meaning of Wellborn
1. English (Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Welborn. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein.
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How common is the last name Wellborn in the United States?
The surname Wellborn saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked at 14,823 in 2000, it dropped to 15,151 in 2010, a change of -2.21 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 6.05 percent during this period, rising from 1,835 to 1,946. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased slightly, from 0.68 to 0.66, showing a reduction of -2.94 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,823 | #15,151 | -2.21% |
| Count | 1,835 | 1,946 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.66 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wellborn
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Wellborn surname between 2000 and 2010. While a majority identified as White (95.04 percent in 2000 and 92.86 percent in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.71 percent to 2.06 percent. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races also increased, with percentages going up from 0.27 to 0.41 and 0.76 to 1.34 respectively. The percentage of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained fairly stable, with only minor changes observed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 92.86% | -2.29% |
| Black | 2.94% | 3.08% | 4.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 2.06% | 190.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.34% | 76.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.41% | 51.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.26% | -3.7% |