Explore the Family Name Wilbon
The meaning of Wilbon
Altered form of English Wilburn or Wilborn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilbon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wilbon fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wilbon ranked as the 27,526th most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped to the 27,604th position in 2010, marking a marginal decrease of 0.28%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 824 in 2000 to 872 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.83%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 3.23%, moving from 0.31 to 0.30 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #27,604 | -0.28% |
| Count | 824 | 872 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilbon
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilbon. The data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black in both 2000 (89.93%) and 2010 (87.27%), although there was a slight decrease of 2.96% over the decade. There were also small percentages who identified as White (5.22% in 2000 and 5.62% in 2010) and Hispanic (1.46% in 2000 and 1.95% in 2010), with both groups seeing an increase in this period. Those identifying with two or more races also grew significantly from 2.79% to 4.36%, a rise of over 56%. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.93% | 87.27% | -2.96% |
| White | 5.22% | 5.62% | 7.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 4.36% | 56.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.95% | 33.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |