Explore the Family Name Watwood
The meaning of Watwood
English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Wetwood near Eccleshall or Wetwood near Meerbrook (both Staffordshire). The placenames derive from Old English wēt, wǣt ‘wet, damp’ + wudu ‘wood’.
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How common is the last name Watwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Watwood saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Watwood was ranked the 40,335th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,886th spot, marking a 3.85% decrease. However, the number of individuals with the Watwood surname increased slightly during this decade, growing from 511 to 519, a 1.57% increase. But when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of 5.26%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #41,886 | -3.85% |
| Count | 511 | 519 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Watwood
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname Watwood identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decline of 0.55%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 12.41%, even though it remained a small fraction of the total at 1.54% in 2010. There were no changes in the number of Watwoods who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. The group identifying as two or more races also saw a minor decrease, dropping by 2.04% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.53% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.54% | 12.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.96% | -2.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |