Explore the Family Name Woodards
The meaning of Woodards
English (Hertfordshire): variant of Woodard, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Woodards in the United States?
The surname Woodards has seen a rise in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274th in popularity with a count of 279, a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.1. By 2010, its rank had improved to 62,531 with an increased count of 320, representing a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.11. This indicates a change of 5.65 in rank and a count increase of 14.7, showing a growth rate of about 10.0 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #62,531 | 5.65% |
| Count | 279 | 320 | 14.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodards
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends for the surname Woodards. The majority identify as Black, with the percentage slightly increasing from 72.76 in 2000 to 72.81 in 2010. There is a noted decrease in those who identify as White, down by 16.25 percent from 18.28 in 2000 to 15.31 in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 63.41 percent, rising from 2.87 in 2000 to 4.69 in 2010. A smaller percentage of people with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races, however, this group also saw a notable increase from 5.02 in 2000 to 6.25 in 2010. No individuals with the Woodards surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.76% | 72.81% | 0.07% |
| White | 18.28% | 15.31% | -16.25% |
| Two or More Races | 5.02% | 6.25% | 24.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 4.69% | 63.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |