Explore the Family Name Woolfork
The meaning of Woolfork
African American: altered form of English Woolfolk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woolfork in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woolfork has seen a decrease in its popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Woolfork was ranked 41,320 in terms of popularity with a total count of 497 individuals. However, by 2010, the surname had slipped to 47,006th place and the number of individuals with this surname also decreased to 452, marking a change of -9.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a drop of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #47,006 | -13.76% |
| Count | 497 | 452 | -9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woolfork
On the subject of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Woolfork surname identify as Black, with this group making up 90.74% of the population in 2000 and increasing slightly to 91.15% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White declined slightly from 3.42% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.21% to 1.99%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 4.43% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.74% | 91.15% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4.43% | 3.32% | -25.06% |
| White | 3.42% | 3.1% | -9.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.99% | 64.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |