Explore the Family Name Wilbraham
The meaning of Wilbraham
English: habitational name from Great and Little Wilbraham (Cambridgeshire). The placename derives from the Old English female personal name Wilburg + Old English hām ‘village, homestead’.
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How common is the last name Wilbraham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wilbraham grew in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 134,037th most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 129,047th position, an increase of approximately 3.72%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 116 in 2000 to 132 in 2010, representing a growth of around 13.79%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,037 | #129,047 | 3.72% |
| Count | 116 | 132 | 13.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilbraham
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Wilbraham identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted about 99.14% of all Wilbrahams, and this figure slightly increased to 99.24% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.14% | 99.24% | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |