Explore the Family Name Wearden
The meaning of Wearden
English (Lancashire): apparently from a placename with Old English denu ‘valley’ as the second element. However, the Victoria County. History for Staffordshire identifies John de Werdon, mentioned in 1280, as having his name from Verdun (Manche, France); see Verdon.
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How common is the last name Wearden in the United States?
The surname Wearden's popularity, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010. While it was ranked 128,797 in 2000, it slipped to 131,379 in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.0 percent. However, the count of people named Wearden increased by approximately 5.74 percent, from 122 in 2000 to 129 in 2010. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 individuals saw a decrease of 20 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #131,379 | -2% |
| Count | 122 | 129 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wearden
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Wearden, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most bearers of this name identify as White. In 2000, about 94.26 percent identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.70 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased over the decade, going up from 4.10 percent in 2000 to 6.20 percent in 2010. This reflects an increase of 51.22 percent. There were no recorded changes for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 90.7% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 6.2% | 51.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |