Explore the Family Name Wools
The meaning of Wools
English: variant of Wool, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wools in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wools gained slight popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 68,782nd most common name with a total of 267 individuals bearing it, which equates to a rate of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slightly improved to 67,943 while the count increased by 8.61% to 290 individuals, maintaining the proportion at 0.1 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #67,943 | 1.22% |
| Count | 267 | 290 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wools
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wools, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, 94.76% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and 1.87% as Black, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there were some noticeable shifts. Those identifying as White decreased slightly to 94.14%, and the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped entirely to 0%. Interestingly, a new category emerged - 'Two or more races' which accounted for 3.79% of the population with the surname Wools. No changes were recorded for the remaining ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 94.14% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.87% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |