Explore the Family Name Woolworth
The meaning of Woolworth
English: perhaps a variant of Walworth. This surname is now rare in Britain. History: In 1879 the brothers Frank Winfield Woolworth and Charles Sumner Woolworth founded a chain of stores in Pennsylvania, focusing on the sale of low-priced goods (at first, items for just five or ten cents each). The business thrived throughout the 20th century, but became defunct in 1997.
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How common is the last name Woolworth in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woolworth has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It rose in rank from 43,955 to 43,732, a change of 0.51 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 6.71 percent, from 462 in 2000 to 493 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #43,732 | 0.51% |
| Count | 462 | 493 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woolworth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Woolworth has also seen changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 6.48 percent, while those identifying as having two or more races increased by 9.23 percent. A majority of individuals with the Woolworth surname identified as White, though this proportion decreased slightly by 0.86 percent. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic fell by 26.40 percent. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black in either year, but in 2010, 2.84 percent of individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 92.49% | -0.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.23% | -26.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.42% | 9.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 1.01% | -6.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |