Explore the Family Name Worlow
The meaning of Worlow
English: probably a variant of Worley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Worlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Worlow has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Worlow was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 259 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had risen to 69,793, along with an 8.49% increase in the number of people with this surname to 281. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #69,793 | 0.96% |
| Count | 259 | 281 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worlow
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, nearly all (98.07%) of the individuals with the Worlow surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 94.66%. During the same period, the proportion of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races increased to 2.49%, as did the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals in either year who identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 94.66% | -3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |