Explore the Family Name Westry
The meaning of Westry
English: unexplained. Compare Westray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westry has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 37,200 to 41,164, marking a 10.66% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 564 to 529, a 6.21% change. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Westry surname fell by 14.29%, moving from 0.21 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #41,164 | -10.66% |
| Count | 564 | 529 | -6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westry
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Westry identify as Black. In 2000, 93.97% identified as Black, though this number saw a small decrease to 91.49% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity is Hispanic, which increased from 2.84% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 2.30% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 2.08% in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" experienced the most significant increase, jumping from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.97% | 91.49% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 4.35% | 53.17% |
| White | 2.3% | 2.08% | -9.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.51% | 69.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |