Explore the Family Name Woodington
The meaning of Woodington
English (Gloucestershire): habitational name possibly from Wotton in Folkington (Sussex), but no early bearers from the county can be found, and so the surname may be from a lost place which is similarly named. The placename derives from Old English wudu ‘wood’ + connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. There are also places called Woodington in Devon and Hampshire, the former of which is probably named from the Old English personal name Odda (with genitive -n) + Old English tūn.
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How common is the last name Woodington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woodington has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,665th most popular surname but dropped to the 54,530th position in 2010, reflecting a decline of 12.05%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 407 to 378 during this period, marking a drop of 7.13%. The proportion of people named Woodington per 100,000 residents similarly decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #54,530 | -12.05% |
| Count | 407 | 378 | -7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodington
On the topic of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Woodington identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 89.19% in 2000 to 91.53% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities significantly increased over the decade, rising by 136.59% from 1.23% to 2.91%. Furthermore, there was an 87.82% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.97% to 3.70%. However, those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease, from 6.88% to 1.32%, marking an 80.81% decline. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.19% | 91.53% | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.7% | 87.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.91% | 136.59% |
| Black | 6.88% | 1.32% | -80.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |