Explore the Family Name Wallwork
The meaning of Wallwork
English (Lancashire): habitational name of uncertain origin. Thomas de Wallerwork was living in Lancashire c.1324. Throughout the Middle Ages English forms in -work alternate with ones in -worth, and the surname may derive from places in County Durham or Greater London called Walworth.
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How common is the last name Wallwork in the United States?
The surname Wallwork, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 47,389 in popularity in 2000 and then slightly dropped to a rank of 47,791 in 2010 which represents a decrease of approximately 0.85%. Despite this slight dip in ranking, the count of individuals with the Wallwork surname experienced an increase from 421 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 5.23%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of around 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #47,791 | -0.85% |
| Count | 421 | 443 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallwork
Examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the Wallwork surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White with 85.27% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 83.52% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 5.70% in 2000 to 6.09% in 2010. Individuals reporting two or more races saw a significant rise of 21.55%, increasing from 5.94% in 2000 to 7.22% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 2.61% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010, representing a change of 21.07%. No individual with the Wallwork surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.27% | 83.52% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 5.94% | 7.22% | 21.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.7% | 6.09% | 6.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.16% | 21.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |