Explore the Family Name Waudby
The meaning of Waudby
English: habitational name from Wauldby (East Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old English wald ‘woodland’ + Old Norse bý ‘farmstead, village’.
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How common is the last name Waudby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waudby has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 103,706 in popularity but climbed to the 95,115th spot in 2010, marking an 8.28% increase. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 20%, increasing from 160 to 192. The proportion of people with the surname Waudby per 100,000 also rose by 16.67%, moving from 0.06 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #95,115 | 8.28% |
| Count | 160 | 192 | 20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waudby
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waudby, the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease. In 2000, approximately 98.13% identified as White, which dropped by 2.87% to 95.31% in 2010. The table reports no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, a new category appeared in 2010, with 3.13% of individuals with the surname Waudby identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 95.31% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |