Explore the Family Name Erwood
The meaning of Erwood
English: habitational name from Arnewood in Hordle, Hampshire, named with Old English earn ‘eagle’ + wudu ‘wood’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Erwood has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Erwood ranked 106,477 in popularity with a count of 155 people carrying the surname. This equated to a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the popularity rank had dropped to 133,048, representing a decline of nearly 25%. The number of individuals with the surname Erwood also decreased to 127 during this period, representing an 18.06% drop. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 33.33%, standing at 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #133,048 | -24.95% |
| Count | 155 | 127 | -18.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erwood
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Erwood identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 94.84% and 94.49% respectively. There was a slight decrease of 0.37% in this category over the decade. There were no reported instances of the Erwood surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. Similarly, there were no reports of Erwoods identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.49% | -0.37% |
| 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% |