Explore the Family Name Wootten
The meaning of Wootten
English: variant of Wooten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wootten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wootten has declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking slipped from 20,397 to 21,895, a decrease of roughly 7.34%. Similarly, the count or number of people with the Wootten last name also dropped from 1,211 to 1,186. This decline corresponds to a proportion per 100,000 people drop of about 11.11%, moving from 0.45 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,397 | #21,895 | -7.34% |
| Count | 1,211 | 1,186 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wootten
In terms of ethnic identity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts amongst those carrying the Wootten surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White marginally decreased, while there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic. There was also an increase in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a new appearance of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Black during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 94.35% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.36% | 14.56% |
| Black | 1.65% | 1.18% | -28.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.01% | 102% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |