Explore the Family Name Henwood
The meaning of Henwood
English: habitational name from Henwood in Linkinhorne (Cornwall), Hen Wood in Wootton (Berkshire), or possibly Henwood in Willesborough (Kent). The Kent and Cornwall placenames derive from Old English henn ‘hen’ + wudu ‘wood’, while the Berkshire placename derives from Old English hīwan ‘household, religious community’ + wudu.
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How common is the last name Henwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Henwood has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,072nd most popular name in the U.S., and by 2010, it dropped to the 24,186th position, marking a change of -4.83%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 1,034 in 2000 to 1,039 in 2010, showing a minimal growth of 0.48%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.38 to 0.35 over the same period, a change of -7.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,072 | #24,186 | -4.83% |
| Count | 1,034 | 1,039 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henwood
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Henwood surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 96.23% to 94.71%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases from 0.87% to 0.96% and 1.16% to 1.44%, respectively. A considerable increase was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 0.87% to 1.64%. Interestingly, Black representation was recorded at 1.25% in 2010, where there was none in 2000. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 94.71% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.64% | 88.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.44% | 24.14% |
| Black | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.96% | 10.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |