Explore the Family Name Walsworth
The meaning of Walsworth
English: variant of Walworth. Perhaps also a habitaitonal name from Wellsworth in Idsworth (Hampshire) or Wallsworth in Sandhurst (Gloucestershire), though medieval evidence that either gave rise to a surname is lacking. Both placenames derive from the Old English personal name Walh (genitive Wales) or possibly Old English walh ‘foreigner, Briton, serf’ (genitive wales) + worth ‘enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Walsworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Walsworth saw a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,599th most popular name and by 2010, it had moved down to become the 37,229th most popular, marking a 7.6% drop in rank. The number of individuals with this last name also fell slightly over this decade, going from 619 to 599, a decrease of approximately 3.23%. The proportion of people named Walsworth per 100k also experienced a decline of 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #37,229 | -7.6% |
| Count | 619 | 599 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walsworth
With respect to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Walsworth name is predominantly associated with white individuals, accounting for 96.12% in 2000 and 95.49% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 0.66%. Hispanic representation among those with the Walsworth surname saw a significant increase of 118.62%, rising from 1.45% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 57.22%, moving from 1.94% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.49% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 3.17% | 118.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0.83% | -57.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |