Explore the Family Name Wodrich
The meaning of Wodrich
North German: unflattering nickname from Middle Low German woderik ‘madman, tyrant’. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wodrich in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wodrich saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 65,298 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to 63,068 – a change of 3.42%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also expanded from 284 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, marking an uptick of 11.62%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Wodrich per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #63,068 | 3.42% |
| Count | 284 | 317 | 11.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wodrich
The data on ethnic identity from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a small shift towards more diversity over the same period. In 2000, about 98.24% of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 94.64%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% to 2.21%, and there was also a new appearance of individuals with mixed ethnicity, making up 1.58% of those with the surname Wodrich. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 94.64% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |