Explore the Family Name Woolverton
The meaning of Woolverton
English (Norfolk): variant of Wolverton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woolverton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Woolverton saw a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 21,244th in 2000, it dropped to rank 22,880 by 2010, exhibiting a change of -7.7%. The count also showed a slight decrease from 1,151 in 2000 to 1,119 in 2010, a percentage change of -2.78%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.63%, indicating that the surname became less common over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,244 | #22,880 | -7.7% |
| Count | 1,151 | 1,119 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woolverton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for individuals with the surname Woolverton between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with percentages of 95.66% and 94.46% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, marking a minimal shift of -1.25%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races and Black both saw decreases of -10.77% and -13.33% respectively. However, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation. Notably, there was a surge in those identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 231.43% from 0.70% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.46% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 2.32% | 231.43% |
| Black | 1.65% | 1.43% | -13.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.16% | -10.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |