Explore the Family Name Waldroup
The meaning of Waldroup
English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop.
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How common is the last name Waldroup in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waldroup has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 18,947 in 2000 to 18,715 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 1.22%. The count of individuals bearing the Waldroup surname also increased by 10.21%, going from 1,332 in 2000 to 1,468 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, it rose from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,947 | #18,715 | 1.22% |
| Count | 1,332 | 1,468 | 10.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.5 | 2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldroup
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Waldroup surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we observe some changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of Waldroups identified as White (92.79%), which declined slightly to 90.60% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but these numbers rose to 0.41% and 2.32% respectively in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a small increase from 1.58% to 1.63%, while there was a minor decrease in those identifying as Black from 2.63% to 2.59%. The most notable change was seen in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went up from 1.80% to 2.45%, a significant increase of 36.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 90.6% | -2.36% |
| Black | 2.63% | 2.59% | -1.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.8% | 2.45% | 36.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.63% | 3.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |