Explore the Family Name Working
The meaning of Working
Probably an Americanized form of German Werking.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Working in the United States?
The surname "Working" saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 40,690th in popularity among all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 41,959th. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname actually increased from 506 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.37% over the decade. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the "Working" surname decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #41,959 | -3.12% |
| Count | 506 | 518 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Working
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Working", the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic who carried the "Working" surname dropped to zero in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, from 1.58% in 2000 to 3.67% in 2010. The overwhelming majority of those with the surname "Working" identified as White, accounting for 95.06% in 2000 and 94.79% in 2010. There were no individuals with the "Working" surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 94.79% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 3.67% | 132.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |