Explore the Family Name Wookey
The meaning of Wookey
English: habitational name from Wookey (Somerset), which derives from Old English wōcig ‘snare, noose, trap’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wookey in the United States?
The surname Wookey has seen a moderate growth in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked at 116,835 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 110,825, showing a 5.14% increase. The overall count of people with this surname also rose during this period, from 138 to 159, reflecting a significant increase of 15.22%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #110,825 | 5.14% |
| Count | 138 | 159 | 15.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wookey
With respect to the ethnic identity associated with the Wookey surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.55% of individuals identified as such, though this figure experienced a slight decrease to 93.71% by 2010. Other ethnic categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or remained constant at zero. It should be noted that certain data was suppressed for privacy purposes to avoid identifying any specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 93.71% | -4.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |