Explore the Family Name Woodfork
The meaning of Woodfork
English (Derbyshire): topographic name for someone who lived by a fork in the road in woodland.
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How common is the last name Woodfork in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woodfork has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,069 and rose to a rank of 20,382 in 2010, a modest increase of 3.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,162 in 2000 to 1,304 in 2010, indicating a 12.22% growth. Additionally, the proportion of the Woodfork surname per 100k individuals marginally grew by 2.33%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,069 | #20,382 | 3.26% |
| Count | 1,162 | 1,304 | 12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.44 | 2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodfork
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified with the Woodfork surname was Black, although its percentage decreased slightly from 89.67% to 86.81%. A notable increase is observed in the Hispanic group, which nearly doubled from 0.95% to 1.84%. The White group saw a steady growth from 5.08% to 5.98%. The category of two or more races saw an increase from 3.70% to 4.60%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in the 2000 data but appeared in the 2010 data with 0.38% each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.67% | 86.81% | -3.19% |
| White | 5.08% | 5.98% | 17.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 4.6% | 24.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.84% | 93.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |