Explore the Family Name Wafford
The meaning of Wafford
English: probably a variant of Watford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wafford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wafford has shown a small increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,273 in popularity among all surnames, but rose to 22,503 by 2010, indicating a change of up by 3.31%. This reflects an increase in the count of people with this surname, growing from 1,022 in 2000 to 1,143 in 2010, representing an 11.84% rise. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the Wafford surname also saw a slight increase from 0.38 to 0.39, showing a 2.63% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,273 | #22,503 | 3.31% |
| Count | 1,022 | 1,143 | 11.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.39 | 2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wafford
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Wafford surname. In 2000, the majority of Waffords identified as White (60.47%) or Black (35.23%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.66%) or belonging to two or more races (1.57%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (-0.89%) and Black (-3.63%), while the proportion of those belonging to two or more races significantly increased by 78.34%, reaching 2.80%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic remained consistent at 1.66%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.47% | 59.93% | -0.89% |
| Black | 35.23% | 33.95% | -3.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.8% | 78.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |