Explore the Family Name Woodhall
The meaning of Woodhall
English (mainly West Midlands): variant of Woodall.
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How common is the last name Woodhall in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woodhall has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,463 in terms of frequency, but fell to 40,800 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 11.89%. Concurrently, the count of individuals with the Woodhall surname also dipped by 7.6%, from 579 in 2000 to 535 in 2010. The proportion of people named Woodhall per 100,000 individuals similarly dropped by 14.29% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #40,800 | -11.89% |
| Count | 579 | 535 | -7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodhall
Data based on the Decennial U.S. Census provides an insight into the ethnicity distribution of those carrying the Woodhall surname. Predominantly, this name is associated with White ethnicity, which saw a minor decline from 92.75% in 2000 to 92.52% in 2010. There is a small representation from other ethnic identities as well. Notably, the presence of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities grew by 24.44% and 25.96% respectively over the decade. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black remained virtually unchanged at around 2%, while the category representative of two or more races seemed to disappear entirely by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander identity was not recorded among those with the Woodhall surname in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 92.52% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.8% | 24.44% |
| Black | 2.07% | 2.06% | -0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 1.31% | 25.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |