Explore the Family Name Woodlief
The meaning of Woodlief
English: variant of Woodliff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woodlief in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Woodlief experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped by approximately 3.06%, moving from 24,453 to 25,202. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.5% in the same period, rising from 959 to 983. Additionally, there was an 8.33% decrease in the proportion of people bearing the surname per 100,000 population, shifting from 0.36 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,453 | #25,202 | -3.06% |
| Count | 959 | 983 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodlief
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts within the Woodlief surname bearers. While the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 1.38% (from 95.62% to 94.30%), the proportion of those identifying as Two or more races saw a significant increase by 134.62% (from 0.52% to 1.22%). Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity rose modestly by 22.4%, going from 1.25% to 1.53%. There was a decline in the Black category by 19.58%, falling from 2.40% to 1.93%. Lastly, the percentages for both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 94.3% | -1.38% |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.93% | -19.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.53% | 22.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.22% | 134.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |