Explore the Family Name Woodbine
The meaning of Woodbine
English (mainly East Anglia): topographic name or a metonymic occupational name from Middle English wodebinde, woodbine ‘honeysuckle or bindweed’ (Old English wudubind), a word that was also used to denote various other climbing plants, including ivy. It is not clear what sense this would have had as a medieval byname, but it could have denoted someone who grew such plants, used them for medicinal purposes, or lived at a place where they were known to grow.
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How common is the last name Woodbine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Woodbine" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 90,652 in 2000, it dropped to 92,719 in 2010, a decrease of around 2.28%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.76% during the same period, from 189 to 198. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #92,719 | -2.28% |
| Count | 189 | 198 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodbine
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Woodbine" also shifted over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White and having the Woodbine surname dropped by 12.11%, from 53.44% in 2000 to 46.97% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black saw a significant increase, from 39.68% in 2000 to 47.98% in 2010, an increase of 20.92%. The percentage of people with the surname Woodbine who identified as being of two or more races fell slightly, by 4.32%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data for people identifying as Hispanic was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.68% | 47.98% | 20.92% |
| White | 53.44% | 46.97% | -12.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 3.54% | -4.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |