Explore the Family Name Woffinden
The meaning of Woffinden
English: variant of Wolfenden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woffinden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woffinden increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,636th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 64,388th spot. This corresponds with an increase in the number of people with this surname, growing from 263 individuals to 309 within a decade, marking a percentage change of 17.49%. However, despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #64,388 | 7.54% |
| Count | 263 | 309 | 17.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woffinden
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Woffinden surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, accounting for 92.78% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.20% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname also experienced growth, increasing by 27.63% over the same period. There was a small emergence in individuals identifying with two or more races, which wasn't recorded in 2000 but accounted for 2.91% of all Woffindens by 2010. No individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. Interestingly, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Woffindens, dropping entirely from 1.90% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 93.2% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.91% | 27.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.9% | 0% | -100% |