Explore the Family Name Woodhull
The meaning of Woodhull
English (Gloucestershire): variant of Woodell. History: Richard Woodhull emigrated to North America from Northampton, England, c.1648, and settled in Mastic, Long Island, NY.
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How common is the last name Woodhull in the United States?
The surname Woodhull saw a slight dip in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 26,898 with 849 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 28,704 with a count of 830 people, reflecting a change of -6.71% and -2.24% respectively. The data indicates that the proportion per 100k also decreased by -9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #28,704 | -6.71% |
| Count | 849 | 830 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodhull
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a range of identities. The majority of Woodhulls identify as White, at 88.69% in 2000 and 88.07% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of -0.70%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw minor increases of 1.69% and 17.07% respectively. A significant increase was observed among those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 5.42% in 2000 to 6.63% in 2010, marking a rise of 22.32%. However, there was a decrease in the number of individuals with the Woodhull surname identifying as Black, from 2.24% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, representing a decline of -29.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 88.07% | -0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.42% | 6.63% | 22.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.17% | -3.12% |
| Black | 2.24% | 1.57% | -29.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 0.96% | 17.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.6% | 1.69% |