Explore the Family Name Waterfield
The meaning of Waterfield
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Vatierville in Seine-Maritime, France, so named from the personal name Walter + Old French ville ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Waterfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waterfield slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,322nd in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 23,485th position, representing a decrease of 5.21%. Despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,077 to 1,082, indicating a growth of 0.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.5% during this period from 0.4 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,322 | #23,485 | -5.21% |
| Count | 1,077 | 1,082 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waterfield
Turning to ethnicity, the census information shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waterfield. In 2000, 93.59% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 91.96% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, with the percentage rising from 2.97% in 2000 to 4.99% in 2010, marking a 68.01% change. Those who identify as being of two or more races also saw a substantial increase from 1.11% to 1.66%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by half, from 1.3% in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.59% | 91.96% | -1.74% |
| Black | 2.97% | 4.99% | 68.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.66% | 49.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 0.65% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |