Explore the Family Name Wellford
The meaning of Wellford
English: variant of Welford. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Wellford in the United States?
The surname Wellford was ranked 88,461 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, but by 2010 it had slipped to a ranking of 100,791. This represents a decrease of 13.94%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 195 in 2000 to just 179 in 2010, marking an 8.21% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased from 0.07 to 0.06, reflecting a drop of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #100,791 | -13.94% |
| Count | 195 | 179 | -8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wellford
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all individuals with the surname Wellford identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.95% identified as such in 2000, and this figure rose slightly to 100% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 100% | 2.09% |
| 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% |