Explore the Family Name Wolsey
The meaning of Wolsey
English: variant of Woolsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wolsey saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell down from 43,157 in 2000 to 47,521 in 2010, marking a change of -10.11%. In terms of count, there were 472 individuals with this surname in 2000, which slightly decreased to 446 by 2010, witnessing a drop of -5.51%. The proportion of people per 100k with the surname Wolsey also declined by -11.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #47,521 | -10.11% |
| Count | 472 | 446 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolsey
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Wolsey identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 94.70% to 93.50% over the ten-year period. The number of people who identified as Hispanic increased from 2.97% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010, indicating a rise of 20.88%. In 2010, there was a new entry of people identifying as two or more races, accounting for 1.57% of individuals with the Wolsey surname. No persons with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 93.5% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.59% | 20.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |