Explore the Family Name Waud
The meaning of Waud
English (Yorkshire): variant of English Wold. Compare Wald.
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How common is the last name Waud in the United States?
The surname Waud, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 93,841st most common name in 2000, then dropped to rank 101,247 in 2010 — a decrease of about 7.89%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased by 1.66%, from 181 in 2000 to 178 in 2010. This resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100k people by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #101,247 | -7.89% |
| Count | 181 | 178 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waud
Regarding ethnicity, the Waud surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.69% of those with the Waud surname identified as White, while in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 95.51%, marking a change of -1.22%. No persons with the Waud surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor did they identify with two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.51% | -1.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |