Explore the Family Name Worrall
The meaning of Worrall
English: variant of Worrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Worrall in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census information on surname popularity, the surname Worrall has seen a slight decrease in its ranking from 15,009 in 2000 to 15,551 in 2010. This represents a 3.61% change in rankings, moving it down the list of common surnames in America. However, the number of individuals with the Worrall surname actually increased by 4.1%, from 1,807 in 2000 to 1,881 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Worrall per 100,000 people also slightly declined by 4.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,009 | #15,551 | -3.61% |
| Count | 1,807 | 1,881 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.64 | -4.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worrall
On the ethnic identity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the composition of people carrying the Worrall surname over the decade. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure dropped by 2.18% compared to the year 2000. There was an increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic and Black, with increases of 204.92% and 154.55% respectively. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2010, suggesting a potential decline or suppression of data for privacy purposes. The category 'Two or more races' saw an increase of 35.25% over the decade, indicating growing diversity among those bearing the Worrall surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 94.68% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.86% | 204.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.65% | 35.25% |
| Black | 0.44% | 1.12% | 154.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |