Explore the Family Name Woodhead
The meaning of Woodhead
English (Yorkshire): from Middle English wode ‘wood’ + hed, hedde ‘head’ (Old English wudu + hēafod). The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived at or near the top or edge of a wood, or habitational, from one of the many places so named, such as Wood Head in Barkisland (Yorkshire), Woodhead in Tintwistle (Cheshire), or Woodhead in Great Casterton (Rutland).
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How common is the last name Woodhead in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woodhead has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 24,162nd to 24,554th. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during the same period by 4.62%, from 973 to 1,018. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 dropped slightly by 2.78%, indicating a small dip in overall popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,162 | #24,554 | -1.62% |
| Count | 973 | 1,018 | 4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodhead
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Woodhead surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname nearly doubled, from 1.23% to 2.36%. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 37.25%. The majority of individuals with the Woodhead surname identify as White, accounting for 92.91% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 93.61% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname fell by 11.94%. The data showed no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 93.61% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 2.36% | 91.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.98% | 1.87% | -37.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.18% | -11.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |