Explore the Family Name Wilborne
The meaning of Wilborne
English: variant of Wilburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilborne in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wilborne has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 63,297th most popular surname and was held by approximately 295 individuals. By 2010, however, the rank fell to 75,317, with the count dropping to 256 individuals, marking a decrease of around 13.22 percent. This diminished presence corresponds to a drop in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #75,317 | -18.99% |
| Count | 295 | 256 | -13.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilborne
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those bearing the surname Wilborne have primarily identified as either White or Black. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Black (from 57.63 percent to 59.38 percent) and a small decrease in those identifying as White (from 40.34 percent to 35.55 percent). During this period, there appears to be no one identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the census started to record some individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.63% | 59.38% | 3.04% |
| White | 40.34% | 35.55% | -11.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |