Explore the Family Name Woodin
The meaning of Woodin
English: variant of Wooding.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woodin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woodin experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 16,954 in 2000 to 20,434 in 2010, representing a decrease of about 20.53%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also dipped by approximately 15.97%, from 1,547 people in 2000 to 1,300 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people saw a reduction of 22.81% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,954 | #20,434 | -20.53% |
| Count | 1,547 | 1,300 | -15.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.44 | -22.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Woodin identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.49% over the decade. The Hispanic and Black ethnic identities saw an increase in association with the surname, with increments of 53.64% and 37.21% respectively, although they still represent a small fraction of the total. On the other hand, the percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 6.90%, 9.63%, and 51.28% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.92% | -0.49% |
| Black | 1.29% | 1.77% | 37.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.69% | -9.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.69% | 53.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.54% | -6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.38% | -51.28% |