Explore the Family Name Woodgate
The meaning of Woodgate
English (southeastern): topographic name from Middle English wode ‘wood’ + gate ‘gate’ (Old English wudu + geat). The surname may also be habitational, from East or West Woodyates in Dorset.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woodgate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Woodgate has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,466th but improved to 71,886th by 2010, representing a 4.74% increase. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 238 to 271 during the same period, an impressive growth of 13.87%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #71,886 | 4.74% |
| Count | 238 | 271 | 13.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodgate
The ethnic identity associated with the name Woodgate has shifted slightly over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing the surname were categorized as White (87.82%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (6.30%), and Two or more races (3.78%). By 2010, an even larger percentage of people with this surname identified as White (92.99%) while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to 5.17%. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname Woodgate identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.82% | 92.99% | 5.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.3% | 5.17% | -17.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |