Explore the Family Name Wardrop
The meaning of Wardrop
Scottish and English (of Norman origin): metonymic occupational name for an official of the wardrobe, in medieval usage the department of a royal or noble household responsible for clothing, armor, bedding, and other personal items (i.e. for someone who was in charge of the garments worn by a feudal lord and his household), from Norman French warderobe, central French garderobe (warder, garder ‘to watch over, guard’ + robe ‘garment’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wardrop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wardrop has somewhat increased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 34,259th in 2000, it shifted to 34,185th by 2010, showing a slight change of 0.22. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 626 to 664, marking an increase of roughly 6.07%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.23 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #34,185 | 0.22% |
| Count | 626 | 664 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wardrop
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows several shifts over the same decade. While the majority of those with the surname Wardrop identified as White (96.17% in 2000 and 95.48% in 2010), there was a marginal decrease of 0.72% within this group. Interestingly, in 2010, small percentages began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.90%) and Hispanic (0.75%), where previously there had been no representation in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped slightly from 2.08% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Wardrop identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.48% | -0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.81% | -12.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |