Explore the Family Name Whidbee
The meaning of Whidbee
English: variant of Whitby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whidbee in the United States?
According to the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Whidbee" saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname advanced from 37,266th place in 2000 to 36,736th place in 2010, showing a positive change of 1.42%. In terms of count, there were 563 individuals with this surname in 2000, which rose to 608 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 7.99%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #36,736 | 1.42% |
| Count | 563 | 608 | 7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whidbee
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Whidbee surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the highest percentage was found within the Black community, although it decreased slightly from 85.61% in 2000 to 84.21% in 2010. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities as these categories retained zero representation in both years. The White ethnicity group saw a slight decline from 10.66% to 9.21%, indicating a 13.60% decrease. Interestingly, the number of people identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 1.6% to 5.1%, marking a substantial change of 218.75%. Conversely, the Hispanic representation went down to zero in 2010 from a previous 1.07% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.61% | 84.21% | -1.64% |
| White | 10.66% | 9.21% | -13.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 5.1% | 218.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |