Explore the Family Name Dunwoody
The meaning of Dunwoody
Scottish: variant of Dinwiddie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunwoody in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dunwoody saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,665th while in 2010, it shifted to 21,413th, representing a decrease of 3.62%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname rose by 2.61% from 1,190 in 2000 to 1,221 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dwindled by 6.82% over the same period, indicating a reduced overall share of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,665 | #21,413 | -3.62% |
| Count | 1,190 | 1,221 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunwoody
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with Dunwoody, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 80.42% to 78.30%. Those identifying as Black increased marginally from 16.89% to 17.20%. There was a significant rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.92% to 1.72%, an increase of 86.96%. Hispanic representation also emerged, going from no recorded percentage in 2000 to 1.8% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.76% in 2000. There were no reported instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.42% | 78.3% | -2.64% |
| Black | 16.89% | 17.2% | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.72% | 86.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |