Explore the Family Name Woolcock
The meaning of Woolcock
English (Cornwall): probably a variant of Wolcott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woolcock in the United States?
The surname Woolcock has seen a rise in popularity over the decade, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Woolcock was ranked 47,026th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed to 42,720th, a considerable increase of 9.16%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth, rising from 425 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, an increase of 19.29%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Woolcock per 100,000 increased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #42,720 | 9.16% |
| Count | 425 | 507 | 19.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woolcock
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for the surname Woolcock from 2000 to 2010. While there were no changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 32.86%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 44.79%, and those identifying as Black also increased, rising by 8.11%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Woolcock surname identifying as White decreased slightly by 7.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.53% | 51.48% | -7.29% |
| Black | 35.76% | 38.66% | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.18% | 7.5% | 44.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 2.37% | -32.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |