Explore the Family Name Widdifield
The meaning of Widdifield
English: habitational name from an unidentified place, perhaps Widefield in Devon or Buckinghamshire, named in Old English with wīd ‘wide’ + feld ‘open country’.
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How common is the last name Widdifield in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Widdifield has seen a slight decrease in terms of rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 64,186 to 65,782. However, the count or frequency of the name increased by approximately 3.79% during the same period, growing from 290 in 2000 to 301 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 9.09%, changing from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #65,782 | -2.49% |
| Count | 290 | 301 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Widdifield
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Widdifield. In 2000, 97.93% identified as White, which dropped slightly to 96.35% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native - these categories remained at 0%. Similarly, no change was observed in those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.35% | -1.61% |
| 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% |