Explore the Family Name Weybright
The meaning of Weybright
Part-Americanized form of German Weibrecht (see Waybright).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weybright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weybright saw a mild fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 85,659th spot, reflecting a minor decline of 2.02%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 208 to 218 during this period, representing a growth of 4.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5%, going from 0.08 in 2000 down to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #85,659 | -2.02% |
| Count | 208 | 218 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weybright
In terms of ethnicity, the data gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weybright between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those bearing the surname, 98.56%, identified as white. By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 93.12%, a change of -5.52%. The 2010 census also recorded a small percentage (4.13%) identifying as Hispanic, which wasn't present in 2000. Additionally, there was a slight increase in those reporting two or more races, reaching 2.29% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 93.12% | -5.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |