Explore the Family Name Worl
The meaning of Worl
German (Wörl): variant of Wehrle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Worl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Worl has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,299th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 68,122nd, marking a decrease of 27.81%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 364 to 289 during this period, indicating a 20.6% reduction. The proportion of people named Worl per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #68,122 | -27.81% |
| Count | 364 | 289 | -20.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Worl showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 94.51% to 91.35%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 1.73% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased from 3.02% to 4.15%, representing a 37.42% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 91.35% | -3.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 4.15% | 37.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |