Explore the Family Name Woodie
The meaning of Woodie
English: variant of Woody.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woodie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woodie saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 14,363rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 15,284th position, marking a decrease of 6.41%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname showed a marginal increase from 1,911 in 2000 to 1,921 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.52%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 8.45% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,363 | #15,284 | -6.41% |
| Count | 1,911 | 1,921 | 0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.65 | -8.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodie
Ethnically, the distribution of the surname Woodie has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic communities, there was a noticeable increase of 45.22% in the number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities. The White population holding this surname decreased by 3.78% while the Black population increased by 12.58%. Furthermore, there was a 21.16% increase among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.78% | 79.65% | -3.78% |
| Black | 12.72% | 14.32% | 12.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.41% | 2.92% | 21.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.67% | 45.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |