Explore the Family Name Wardrip
The meaning of Wardrip
Scottish and English: variant of Wardrop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wardrip in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wardrip has seen a notable increase in its popularity. In 2000, it was ranked at 38,587, but by 2010, it had risen to 35,147—a change of about 8.91 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also grew during this decade, from 539 to 641, marking an 18.92 percent increase. In terms of proportion per 100k people, the surname went from being used by 0.2 people to 0.22 people, showing a 10 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #35,147 | 8.91% |
| Count | 539 | 641 | 18.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wardrip
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wardrip, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of those with the Wardrip surname identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 93.88 percent to 93.29 percent. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw changes as well, with a slight decrease for the former (from 1.48 percent to 1.40 percent) and a significant increase for the latter (from 2.04 percent to 2.65 percent). Those identifying as two or more races increased from 2.04 percent to 2.18 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year for which data is available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 93.29% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.65% | 29.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 2.18% | 6.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 1.4% | -5.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |