Explore the Family Name Wotring
The meaning of Wotring
Altered form of French Vautrin or of its rare variant or altered form Wautrin. Compare Watring and Woodring. History: This surname is listed along with its original form Vautrin in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. The Huguenot ancestor was Abraham Vautrin, Jr (also Wautrin) from Lorraine, France, who arrived with his wife and children in Philadelphia, PA, in 1733 on the Richard and Elizabeth (in the passenger list his surname is spelled Wootring) and settled in Northampton County, PA. Several years later immigrated to PA also his brother Samuel and cousin John Daniel.
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How common is the last name Wotring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wotring has shown a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,244th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 22,301st spot, marking a decrease of approximately 5%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,151 in 2000 to 1,156 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,244 | #22,301 | -4.98% |
| Count | 1,151 | 1,156 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wotring
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wotring. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 97.05% to 97.66% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable drop in individuals identifying as two or more races, from 1.22% to 0.78%. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained stable at 0.52%, while the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 0.61% to 0.78%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 97.66% | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.78% | -36.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 0.78% | 27.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |