Explore the Family Name Westbay
The meaning of Westbay
Americanized form of Norwegian or Swedish Westby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westbay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Westbay" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,057 in terms of commonality among surnames within the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to a rank of 51,610, marking a 5.2% decrease in its popularity. The frequency of individuals with this surname remained stable at 403 during both census years, making the proportion per 100k drop by 6.67% from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #51,610 | -5.2% |
| Count | 403 | 403 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westbay
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Westbay," data from the Decennial U.S. Census paints a diverse portrait. The majority of people bearing this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.79% in 2000 to 90.57% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.98% to 4.71%. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase from 1.24% to 2.48%. Notably, the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from none in 2000 to representing 1.49% of the Westbays in 2010. Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories reported no representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 90.57% | -4.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 4.71% | 58.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.48% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |