Explore the Family Name Wonnacott
The meaning of Wonnacott
English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from Wonnacott in Thrushelton (Devon), named with an unattested Old English personal name Wunna + Old English cot ‘cottage, hut’.
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How common is the last name Wonnacott in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wonnacott has experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,567th in terms of popularity but jumped to 47,186th by 2010, representing an upwards change of 2.84%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 408 to 450 over the decade, indicating a 10.29% rise. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #47,186 | 2.84% |
| Count | 408 | 450 | 10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wonnacott
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wonnacott between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.34% in 2000 to 93.78% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.23% to 3.33% over the decade. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or part of two or more races in either year. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in 2010, but accounted for 1.72% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.78% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.33% | 170.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |