Explore the Family Name Attwood
The meaning of Attwood
English: variant of Atwood.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Attwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Attwood has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 24,807 to 25,793, which represents a change of -3.97%. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased by 1.38% during the same period, going from 942 to 955 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -8.57%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Attwood grew, its prevalence relative to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #25,793 | -3.97% |
| Count | 942 | 955 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Attwood
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Attwood, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of Attwoods identified as White (88.96%), a figure that remained fairly stable into 2010 (88.59%). Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, with respective changes of 53.13% and 16.07%. Meanwhile, there was an increase of 45.56% in those identifying with two or more races. On the other hand, proportions of Attwoods identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by -26.18% and -50.39%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.96% | 88.59% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 4.19% | 16.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.62% | 45.56% |
| Black | 3.4% | 2.51% | -26.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.47% | 53.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 0.63% | -50.39% |