Explore the Family Name Honeywood
The meaning of Honeywood
English: habitational name from Honeywood in Postling (Kent), which was named in Old English with hunig ‘honey’ + wudu ‘wood’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Honeywood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Honeywood experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 99,214th in popularity and rose to 102,688th by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.5 in its rank. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 169 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 3.55. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #102,688 | -3.5% |
| Count | 169 | 175 | 3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Honeywood
For the ethnic identity associated with the surname Honeywood, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, those identifying as White made up 4% of the Honeywoods and those identifying as two or more races constituted 3.43%. The Hispanic representation among the Honeywoods grew markedly, increasing by 73.65% to make up 5.14% of the total in 2010. However, the majority of Honeywoods identified as Black, making up 91.72% in 2000 and 86.29% in 2010, indicating a 5.92% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.72% | 86.29% | -5.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 5.14% | 73.65% |
| White | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |