Explore the Family Name Woda
The meaning of Woda
Polish: nickname or topographic name from the word woda ‘water’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woda in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woda has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 78,549 in 2000 to 83,834 in 2010, demonstrating a 6.73% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped by 0.88%, going from 226 in 2000 to 224 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 during both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #83,834 | -6.73% |
| Count | 226 | 224 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those with the Woda surname primarily identify as white, with an increase in this identity from 93.81% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. In 2000, some identified as belonging to two or more races (3.10%) or Hispanic (2.65%), but this was not the case in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 2.68% of those with the Woda surname identified as Black. There were no reported individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 95.09% | 1.36% |
| Black | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |