Explore the Family Name Wroe
The meaning of Wroe
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Wray 1.
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How common is the last name Wroe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wroe has shifted slightly over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 48,877 and increased in rank to 49,177 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity of about 0.61%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Wroe surname expanded from 405 to 428 during the same time frame, showing a growth rate of 5.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #49,177 | -0.61% |
| Count | 405 | 428 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wroe
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Wroe surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight dip from 95.31% to 89.49%. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 28.68%, rising from 2.72% to 3.50%. There was also an appearance of multi-racial identification in 2010, accounting for 3.97% of the Wroe population. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010, making up 2.10% of the Wroes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 89.49% | -6.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| Black | 2.72% | 3.5% | 28.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |