Explore the Family Name Waterford
The meaning of Waterford
Irish and English: habitational name from Waterford (in County Waterford, Ireland). The placename derives from Old Norse vethr ‘wether’ + fjǫrthr ‘inlet’.
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How common is the last name Waterford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waterford had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Waterford was ranked as the 69,201st most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to 70,403rd place, a decrease of 1.74 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 265 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.91 percent. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Waterford per 100,000 fell by 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #70,403 | -1.74% |
| Count | 265 | 278 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waterford
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few key shifts for those with the surname Waterford from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic identity represented in both years was Black, although its representation decreased slightly from 69.06 percent in 2000 to 67.63 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also decreased from 21.51 percent to 19.42 percent. Interestingly, the group identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 5.66 percent in 2000 to 8.27 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation dipped marginally from 3.02 percent to 2.88 percent. Finally, in 2010, there was a small representation (1.80 percent) of the Asian/Pacific Islander community that wasn't present in 2000, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.06% | 67.63% | -2.07% |
| White | 21.51% | 19.42% | -9.72% |
| Two or More Races | 5.66% | 8.27% | 46.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 2.88% | -4.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |