Explore the Family Name De Wall
The meaning of De Wall
Dutch: variant of Vanderwall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Wall in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "De Wall" has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade's span. In 2000, it was ranked 21,113 and by 2010, it had climbed to 20,676 - an improvement of about 2.07%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname "De Wall" grew from 1,159 in 2000 to 1,280 in 2010, marking a 10.44% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,113 | #20,676 | 2.07% |
| Count | 1,159 | 1,280 | 10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Wall
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "De Wall" predominantly pertains to White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased marginally from 97.50% in 2000 to 97.81% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a decrease from 1.12% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there were minor representations in these categories at 0.39% and 0.63% respectively. Furthermore, no data was recorded for those identifying as two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.81% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 0.78% | -30.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |