Explore the Family Name Waddill
The meaning of Waddill
Scottish: variant of Waddle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waddill in the United States?
The surname Waddill saw a decline in popularity over the period of 2000 to 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 37,145th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 48,628th spot, reflecting a drop of approximately 30.91%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, from 565 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, marking a reduction of roughly 23.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #48,628 | -30.91% |
| Count | 565 | 434 | -23.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waddill
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Waddill identify as White. In 2000, about 96.81% of the Waddills identified as White, a figure that slightly dipped to 96.54% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010, illustrating an 85.48% change. However, there were no reported Waddills of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races were also not present in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.54% | -0.28% |
| Black | 1.24% | 2.3% | 85.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |