Explore the Family Name Woolson
The meaning of Woolson
English: variant of Woolston with loss of -t-. This surname is now rare in Britain. History: Thomas Woolson, from England, settled in Cambridge, MA, before 1660.
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How common is the last name Woolson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woolson experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 40,335 and fell to 45,412 in 2010, marking a decline of 12.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 511 to 471 during this timeframe, translating to a decrease of 7.83%. The proportion of people named Woolson per 100,000 population saw a reduction as well, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, which is a decrease of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #45,412 | -12.59% |
| Count | 511 | 471 | -7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woolson
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some variations for the surname Woolson from 2000 to 2010. The group with the highest percentage was White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.48% in 2000 to 94.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 24.09%, rising from 1.37% to 1.70%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 1.57% to 1.49%, a change of -5.10%. Interestingly, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black appeared in the 2010 data, both constituting 1.06% of Woolsons, though they were not represented in the 2000 data. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 94.69% | -1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.7% | 24.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.49% | -5.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |