Explore the Family Name Worthan
The meaning of Worthan
English: variant of Worthen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Worthan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Worthan has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Worthan was ranked as the 54,385th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 355 instances. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 64,559 and the count decreased to 308, indicating a change of -18.71% in rank and -13.24% in count. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a drop of -23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #64,559 | -18.71% |
| Count | 355 | 308 | -13.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worthan
The ethnicity associated with the surname Worthan varied over the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals with two or more ethnic identities increased by 53.85%, moving from 1.69% to 2.60%. The majority of individuals identified as White, although this group saw a decrease from 70.99% to 64.94%. The Hispanic representation also decreased from 4.23% to 2.60%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 23.10% to 29.55%, showing a significant growth of 27.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.99% | 64.94% | -8.52% |
| Black | 23.1% | 29.55% | 27.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.6% | 53.85% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 2.6% | -38.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |