Explore the Family Name Woodfolk
The meaning of Woodfolk
Altered form of English Woolfolk. It is found almost exclusively among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woodfolk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Woodfolk" has seen a marginal increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610th in terms of frequency and by 2010, it moved up to 68,770th - an improvement of around 4%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also saw a rise of approximately 12.6%, from 254 individuals in 2000 to 286 in 2010. The proportion of individuals per 100k also increased by about 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #68,770 | 3.97% |
| Count | 254 | 286 | 12.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodfolk
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates significant changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Woodfolk". The Black ethnicity remains the majority group holding this surname, but there was a slight decrease of about 4.7% from 2000 to 2010. There is also a notable increase in people identifying with two or more races, increasing by approximately 77.68%. Meanwhile, the number of individuals who identify as White with this surname saw a growth rate of about 66.35%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. All data for Hispanic ethnicity was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.34% | 87.06% | -4.69% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 6.29% | 77.68% |
| White | 3.15% | 5.24% | 66.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |