Explore the Family Name Wordlaw
The meaning of Wordlaw
Altered form of English Wardlow or Wardlaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wordlaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wordlaw has seen a modest rise in its popularity ranking from 39,304 in 2000 to 39,004 in 2010. This represents an increase of 0.76 percent. The number of people with the Wordlaw surname also saw growth during this period, with the count rising from 527 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, marking a 7.21 percent increase. However, despite the increase in count and rank, the proportion per 100k declined by 5.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #39,004 | 0.76% |
| Count | 527 | 565 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wordlaw
Shifting focus to ethnic identity associated with the surname Wordlaw, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of Wordlaw being an Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native surname. Individuals identifying as Black made up the majority of Wordlaws, although their percentage decreased from 92.41 in 2000 to 87.26 in 2010. The percentage of Whites with this surname also dropped from 6.07 to 4.96. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed new appearances of Wordlaw among those identifying as Hispanic (2.83%) and those claiming two or more races (4.96%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.41% | 87.26% | -5.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.96% | 0% |
| White | 6.07% | 4.96% | -18.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |