Explore the Family Name Wilborn
The meaning of Wilborn
English (Yorkshire): variant of Wilburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilborn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilborn has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. While the rank of the name remained relatively stable, moving from 7061 to 7047, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 8.79%, growing from 4368 to 4752. However, the proportion of people named Wilborn per 100k dropped marginally by 0.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,061 | #7,047 | 0.2% |
| Count | 4,368 | 4,752 | 8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.61 | -0.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilborn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilborn also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and those claiming two or more races all rose, with a particularly significant increase (166.67%) in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 5.25%. The Black community maintained a consistent presence, with a slight increase of 0.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.31% | 46.72% | -5.25% |
| Black | 46.11% | 46.15% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.39% | 27.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.9% | 97.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.18% | 0.48% | 166.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.36% | 33.33% |