Explore the Family Name World
The meaning of World
English (Hampshire): perhaps from Middle English world ‘world’ (Old English weorold), also used in the sense ‘eyes of the world, public opinion’, and so possibly for a person known to judge others.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name World in the United States?
The surname 'World' has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the rank of this surname moved from 63,812 in 2000 to 62,045 in 2010, marking an upward shift of 2.77%. In terms of the count, it increased from 292 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, a rise of 10.62%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11, indicating that the growth of this surname's popularity is steady but not rapidly increasing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #62,045 | 2.77% |
| Count | 292 | 323 | 10.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name World
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'World', there have been some changes over time. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 44.52% in 2000 to 46.13% in 2010. The Hispanic identity also saw a modest increase from 2.74% to 3.1% over the same period. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races marked an increase of 26.9%. On the other hand, the Black identity decreased from 49.66% to 46.13%. It's important to note that no data was identified for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.52% | 46.13% | 3.62% |
| Black | 49.66% | 46.13% | -7.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 3.1% | 13.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 2.17% | 26.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |