Explore the Family Name Waddingham
The meaning of Waddingham
English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from Waddingham in Lincolnshire. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Wada + the Old English groupname suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-) + hām ‘village, homestead’.
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How common is the last name Waddingham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waddingham slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 78,326th most popular surname, while in 2010 it had dropped to the 78,821st position, indicating a change of -0.63%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 227 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 6.61%. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #78,821 | -0.63% |
| Count | 227 | 242 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waddingham
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Waddingham identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease from 98.68% to 97.11%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Also, no one reported having two or more ethnic identities or being Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.11% | -1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |