Explore the Family Name Westbrooks
The meaning of Westbrooks
Altered form of Westbrook, with the addition of excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westbrooks in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Westbrooks saw a minor decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, with its rank slipping from 13031 to 13155. Despite the slight drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the Westbrooks surname increased by approximately 7.83% over this period, rising from 2157 to 2326. This resulted in an almost steady proportion per 100,000, going down a minimal 1.25% from 0.8 to 0.79.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,031 | #13,155 | -0.95% |
| Count | 2,157 | 2,326 | 7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.79 | -1.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westbrooks
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Westbrooks surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero, whereas those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 227.27%, climbing from 0.88% to 2.88%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw a significant increase, up 25.86% to 2.92%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 50.53% to 50.26%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 4.64%, falling from 45.71% to 43.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.53% | 50.26% | -0.53% |
| White | 45.71% | 43.59% | -4.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.92% | 25.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2.88% | 227.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |