Explore the Family Name Woolum
The meaning of Woolum
Origin undetermined. It is found mainly in OH and KY. Compare Woolums.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woolum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Woolum" experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010, moving down in rank from 22,612 to 23,333. This represents a change of -3.19%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period, going up by 2.83% from 1,061 to 1,091. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -5.13%, from 0.39 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #23,333 | -3.19% |
| Count | 1,061 | 1,091 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woolum
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Woolum", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a significant majority identify as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 95.00% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black was negligible in both years with some data being suppressed for privacy. Those identifying as having two or more races saw an increase of 49.65%, rising from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 71.54%, going from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose modestly from 1.32% to 1.56%, marking an 18.18% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93.68% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.11% | 49.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.11% | 71.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 1.56% | 18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |