Explore the Family Name Southward
The meaning of Southward
English (Lancashire and Cumberland): 1. variant of Southworth. 2. variant of Southwood.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Southward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Southward has demonstrated a slight increase in prevalence over time. In 2000, Southward ranked as the 22,078th most common surname with 1,093 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the count increased by roughly 1.01% to 1,104 persons, although its rank dropped slightly to 23,120th position. This represents a minor decrease of 4.72% in its relative popularity. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a drop of about 9.76%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #23,120 | -4.72% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,104 | 1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Southward
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals with the Southward surname identified with multiple ethnicities according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 66.79% in 2000 to 60.14% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Black or African American saw an increase from 29.28% to 33.24%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 1.65% to 2.63%, and those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.83% to 2.63%. No Southwards identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.79% | 60.14% | -9.96% |
| Black | 29.28% | 33.24% | 13.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.63% | 43.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.63% | 59.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |