Explore the Family Name Woodhurst
The meaning of Woodhurst
English: habitational name from either of two places so named, in Slaugham (Sussex) or in Huntingdonshire, both named with Old English wudu ‘wood’ + hyrst ‘small wooded hill’. The surname could also be from Wadhurst (Sussex), which is recorded as Wadehurst in 1253; it derives from the Old English personal name Wada + hyrst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woodhurst in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woodhurst has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 94,227th in terms of popularity and had a count of 180. By 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 106,096 with a count of 168, indicating a change of -12.6 in rank and -6.67 in count. The proportion per 100k also experienced a downward trend, dropping by -14.29 from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #106,096 | -12.6% |
| Count | 180 | 168 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodhurst
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Woodhurst. In 2000, 89.44% identified as White and 8.33% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic or Two or more races. By 2010, there was a marginal decrease (-0.84) in the percentage identifying as White, bringing it to 88.69%. On the other hand, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise of 7.20 to 8.93%. The figures for the other ethnicities remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.44% | 88.69% | -0.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.33% | 8.93% | 7.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |