Explore the Family Name Woollett
The meaning of Woollett
English (Kent): from the Middle English personal name Wulf(i)et, usually representing the Old English male name Wulfgēat (from wulf ‘wolf’ + the tribal name Gēat). Occasionally, perhaps, it may be from the female name Wulfgȳth, where gȳth is a form of gūth ‘war’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woollett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woollett has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 91,404th and slipped to 94,730th by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.64%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during this period, going from 187 in 2000 to 193 in 2010, an increase of 3.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #94,730 | -3.64% |
| Count | 187 | 193 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woollett
In terms of ethnic identity for the surname Woollett, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority are white, making up 98.4% of bearers of this name in 2000 and 95.85% in 2010. There was a minor decrease in the percentage of those identifying as white over this decade, dropping 2.59%. The census data shows no recorded bearers of the Woollett surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 95.85% | -2.59% |
| 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% |