Explore the Family Name Wohlford
The meaning of Wohlford
Americanized form of German Wohlfarth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wohlford in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wohlford saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wohlford was ranked as the 21,916th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 23,978. This represents a change of -9.41%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased, from 1,104 in 2000 to 1,052 in 2010, marking a -4.71% change. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Wohlford per 100,000 declined from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010, a -12.2% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,916 | #23,978 | -9.41% |
| Count | 1,104 | 1,052 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.36 | -12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wohlford
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wohlford. As of 2000, the majority of those with the Wohlford surname identified as White (96.65%), a number that slightly decreased to 95.25% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 0.82% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. The percentage of Wohlfords who identified as two or more races decreased from 1.36% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at 0 or were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.25% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.09% | 154.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.95% | -30.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |