Explore the Family Name Woulfe
The meaning of Woulfe
1. English: variant of Wolf 1 (see also Wolfe). This is the usual spelling of the name in Ireland. An Anglo-Norman family called le Wulf settled in Limerick in the 14th century, their name being Gaelicized as de Bhulbh. 2. Irish: translation into English of Gaelic Ó Faoláin (see Whelan).
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How common is the last name Woulfe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woulfe has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname ranked 43,377 in 2000 and fell to 47,521 in 2010, marking a 9.55% decrease. In terms of count, there were 469 individuals with the Woulfe surname in 2000, but this figure decreased by 4.9% to 446 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population declined from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, indicating an 11.76% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #47,521 | -9.55% |
| Count | 469 | 446 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woulfe
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Woulfe surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White slightly decreased from 97.01% in 2000 to 96.41% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 40.1%, from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.41% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.69% | 40.1% |
| 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% |