Explore the Family Name Wauchope
The meaning of Wauchope
Scottish: habitational name from either of two places in Scotland: Wauchopedale in Dumfriesshire or Wauchope in Hobkirk (Roxburghshire). The placename is from Old English wala hop ‘valley of the Welshmen’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wauchope in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wauchope has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 88,825th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 79,338th spot. This is a significant jump of 10.68%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 194 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, which is a growth rate of 23.71%. The proportion of people named Wauchope per 100,000 also increased by 14.29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #79,338 | 10.68% |
| Count | 194 | 240 | 23.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wauchope
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wauchope surname identified as either White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 54.12% identified as White and 40.21% identified as Black. However, by 2010 there was a noticeable shift with the percentage of those identifying as White dropping by 16.08%, while the percentage identifying as Black increased by 25.39%. During this time, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also dropped slightly by 19.09%. No Wauchope individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40.21% | 50.42% | 25.39% |
| White | 54.12% | 45.42% | -16.08% |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 2.5% | -19.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |