Explore the Family Name Wakeford
The meaning of Wakeford
English (Sussex): from a lost place near Trotton (Sussex), which is recorded as Wakeford in 1254. The placename probably derives from the Old English personal name Waca + Old English ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Wakeford in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wakeford saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wakeford ranked 63,632nd in popularity with 293 individuals carrying the name. This dropped slightly by 2010, with the rank moving to 65,782 but an increase in count to 301 individuals. Despite the increase in number of individuals, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, indicating that while there are more people with the surname, its overall prevalence has dropped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #65,782 | -3.38% |
| Count | 293 | 301 | 2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wakeford
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Wakeford identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease from 96.93% to 96.01%. There was a nominal increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising to 2.66% in 2010 from zero in 2000. No individuals with the Wakeford surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.01% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |