Explore the Family Name Easterwood
The meaning of Easterwood
Americanized form (translation into English) of German Osterholz or Osterwald, a habitational name from any of several places Germany, or of its Dutch cognates Oosterwoud and Oosterwold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Easterwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Easterwood has experienced a slight decline. In 2000, Easterwood ranked 14,292 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 14,870, a decrease of 4.04%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Easterwood name increased from 1,922 in 2000 to 1,991 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.59%. However, when measured proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Easterwood surname slightly decreased from 0.71 to 0.67, reflecting a drop of 5.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,292 | #14,870 | -4.04% |
| Count | 1,922 | 1,991 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.67 | -5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Easterwood
The ethnicity associated with the surname Easterwood also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 85.59% to 82.97%, while those identifying as Black increased from 11.08% to 13.31%. Individuals reporting their ethnicity as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, jumping from 1.09% to 1.86%. Meanwhile, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander increased modestly from 0.36% to 0.40%, but those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly from 0.73% to 0.40%. Those reporting two or more races also experienced a minor decline from 1.14% to 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.59% | 82.97% | -3.06% |
| Black | 11.08% | 13.31% | 20.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.86% | 70.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.05% | -7.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.4% | 11.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.4% | -45.21% |