Explore the Family Name Woliver
The meaning of Woliver
Variant of Woolever, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woliver in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Woliver has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,750 in popularity with a count of 287 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it dropped to the rank of 79,338 with only 240 individuals identified as Wolivers, marking a 16.38% decrease in count. This trend represents a 22.53% fall in overall popularity ranking and a 27.27% decrease in proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #79,338 | -22.53% |
| Count | 287 | 240 | -16.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woliver
As for ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Woliver identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 97.91% of all Wolivers. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in this percentage to 96.25%, showing a minor shift in ethnic identity. Additionally, in 2010 a small segment (2.08%) reported having two or more races. Meanwhile, no Wolivers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 96.25% | -1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |