Explore the Family Name Whobrey
The meaning of Whobrey
Possibly English. There is an English placename, Whoberley, in the West Midlands, which may perhaps have given rise to the surname, although it is not found in current English records.
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How common is the last name Whobrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whobrey has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,797th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 36,477th. The actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.37% from 593 to 613 during these years. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 4.55%, indicating a relative decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #36,477 | -1.9% |
| Count | 593 | 613 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whobrey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Whobrey surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.98% to 96.57% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the data recorded an emergence of individuals who identified as Two or more races (1.96%) and Hispanic (1.14%) in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 96.57% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |