Explore the Family Name Woll
The meaning of Woll
1. English: variant of Wool. 2. German: variant of Wolle. 3. Norwegian: variant of Voll.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woll in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Woll" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,880th in popularity but dropped to 18,502nd in 2010, indicating a change of -9.61%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 1,556 in 2000 to 1,493 in 2010, translating to a -4.05% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 12.07%, falling from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,880 | #18,502 | -9.61% |
| Count | 1,556 | 1,493 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woll
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Woll" has seen various changes according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there were small percentages by 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races nearly doubled from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. Most notably, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.12% in 2000 to 93.64% in 2010. The Hispanic population increased by 24.55%, while the Black population saw a slight decrease of 14.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 93.64% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.08% | 24.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.88% | 95.83% |
| Black | 1.41% | 1.21% | -14.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |