Explore the Family Name Westberry
The meaning of Westberry
Americanized form of Swedish Westberg 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westberry in the United States?
The surname Westberry held the rank of 12,334 in terms of popularity in the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data. However, its ranking declined slightly by 6.52% to reach 13,138 in the 2010 Census data. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Westberry surname increased marginally from 2,311 in 2000 to 2,330 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.82%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decline of 8.14% across the decade, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,334 | #13,138 | -6.52% |
| Count | 2,311 | 2,330 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.79 | -8.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westberry
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2010, most of those with the Westberry surname identified as White, accounting for 84.81%, marking a marginal decrease from 2000 when it was 85.46%. The ethnic identity of Black individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, with a small rise from 10.90% in 2000 to 10.99% in 2010. There was an increase of 8.96% in the Hispanic population who carry this surname, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a notable decrease of 31.88%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category and those identifying with two or more races were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010, making up 0.21% and 1.59% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.46% | 84.81% | -0.76% |
| Black | 10.9% | 10.99% | 0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.46% | 8.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 0.94% | -31.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |