Explore the Family Name Worsfold
The meaning of Worsfold
English: habitational name, probably from a lost place in the west of Sussex or southern Surrey. Places named with Old English fald ‘fold, small enclosure for animals’, such as Ifold (Surrey), Winterfold (Surrey), and Cowfold (Sussex), are common in this part of England.
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How common is the last name Worsfold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Worsfold saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 101,157th most common, but by 2010 it had risen to 99,378th. This represents a 1.76% increase in rank. The number of people with this surname also rose from 165 in 2000 to 182 in 2010, marking a 10.3% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #99,378 | 1.76% |
| Count | 165 | 182 | 10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worsfold
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Worsfold identify as White, with percentages of 95.76% in 2000 and 96.15% in 2010. This indicates a slight increase of 0.41% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, there were no reported cases of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 96.15% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |