Explore the Family Name Willford
The meaning of Willford
English (East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, and Northamptonshire): variant of Wilford.
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How common is the last name Willford in the United States?
The surname Willford was ranked 26,469 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 28,704 in 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, from 867 in 2000 to 830 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 4.27 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Willford surname declined by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #28,704 | -8.44% |
| Count | 867 | 830 | -4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willford
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests slight changes amongst those bearing the Willford surname between the years 2000 and 2010. White individuals constituted the majority at 83.16 percent in 2000, a figure that remained virtually unchanged in 2010 at 83.13 percent. The percentage of Black individuals decreased from 12.69 percent to 11.33 percent over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 2.42 percent to 2.77 percent. Notably, the Hispanic representation within the Willford surname increased significantly from 0.69 percent to 1.93 percent. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.16% | 83.13% | -0.04% |
| Black | 12.69% | 11.33% | -10.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.77% | 14.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.93% | 179.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |