Explore the Family Name Wotherspoon
The meaning of Wotherspoon
Scottish: variant of Witherspoon.
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How common is the last name Wotherspoon in the United States?
The Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a significant decrease in the prevalence of the surname Wotherspoon between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 79,676th in frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 119,508th—a decline of nearly 50%. The total count of individuals with the Wotherspoon surname also diminished during this period, falling from 222 to 145, which represents a drop of 34.68%. The proportion of people named Wotherspoon per 100,000 residents contracted as well, decreasing by 37.5% from 0.08 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #119,508 | -49.99% |
| Count | 222 | 145 | -34.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wotherspoon
Regarding Ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Wotherspoon surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 96.85% and 95.86%, respectively. This reflects a minor decrease in the percentage of White individuals carrying this surname over the decade. Meanwhile, the data shows a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among the Wotherspoons, rising to 3.45% in 2010 from zero in 2000. It's worth noting that in 2010, there were still no reported instances of the Wotherspoon surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.86% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |