Explore the Family Name Silkwood
The meaning of Silkwood
Probably an English habitational name from a place so named, for example Silk Wood in Gloucestershire or Silkwood Top in Devon. However, the surname does not appear in present-day English records.
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How common is the last name Silkwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Silkwood saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 34,673 to 34,495, showing a slight change of 0.51 percent. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the surname Silkwood increased from 617 in 2000 to 656 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.32 percent. However, the proportion of the surname Silkwood per 100k people decreased slightly by -4.35 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #34,495 | 0.51% |
| Count | 617 | 656 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silkwood
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates some shifts for people with the surname Silkwood. The percentage of Silkwoods identifying as white dropped slightly from 95.30 percent in 2000 to 92.84 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.92 percent to 4.27 percent over the same period, representing a significant change of 46.23 percent. Those identifying as being of two or more ethnicities also rose from 0.97 percent to 1.52 percent. It should be noted that there were no Silkwoods who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 92.84% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.27% | 46.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.52% | 56.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |