Explore the Family Name Worlds
The meaning of Worlds
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Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Worlds in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Worlds" increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose slightly from 37,319 to 37,288, marking a minimal increase of 0.08%. The count, which signifies the number of people carrying the surname, also observed a rise of 6.41%, going from 562 to 598. However, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by -4.76%, a slight drop from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #37,288 | 0.08% |
| Count | 562 | 598 | 6.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worlds
According to ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname "Worlds" is Black, though it saw a minor decrease of -1.05% between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 83.99% to 83.11%. The White ethnic identity also experienced a decline by -8.90%, reducing from 11.57% to 10.54%. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation saw a considerable increase of 64.79%, rising from 1.42% to 2.34%. Those identifying as two or more races also showed an increase of 23.16%, moving from 2.85% to 3.51%. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.99% | 83.11% | -1.05% |
| White | 11.57% | 10.54% | -8.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 3.51% | 23.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.34% | 64.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |