Explore the Family Name Woodhams
The meaning of Woodhams
English (Kent, Sussex, and Surrey): variant of Woodham, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Woodhams in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Woodhams has seen a slight decrease in rankings from 2000 to 2010, falling from 34,114th place to 34,801st. However, the count or frequency of this surname increased by about 3.18%, from 629 occurrences in 2000 to 649 in 2010. This implies that while the relative ranking fell marginally, the actual prevalence of the name grew over this decade. Proportionally though, it decreased by 4.35 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #34,801 | -2.01% |
| Count | 629 | 649 | 3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodhams
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those carrying the surname Woodhams predominantly identify as White, accounting for 95.39% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.61% in 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw minor growth, increasing by 3.59%. A notable change was observed in the Hispanic category which saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010 - a change of 127.37%. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 94.61% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.31% | 3.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.16% | 127.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |