Explore the Family Name Wolfrom
The meaning of Wolfrom
German: variant of Wolfram.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolfrom in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wolfrom saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46,944th in popularity, but dropped to 52,619th by 2010, a decline of 12.09%. The number of people with the Wolfrom surname also fell from 426 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, marking a 7.51% decrease. The proportion of people named Wolfrom per 100k also decreased over this period from 0.16 to 0.13, reflecting an 18.75% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #52,619 | -12.09% |
| Count | 426 | 394 | -7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolfrom
The ethnicity of those with the surname Wolfrom also shifted slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.83% of those with the surname were identified as White, which declined to 97.46% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Wolfrom surname in either year. However, there was a small increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, rising from none in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 97.46% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |