Explore the Family Name Villwock
The meaning of Villwock
North German: possibly a nickname from Middle Low German vil ‘much, very’ + wōch ‘bold, boisterous, fresh’. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Villwock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Villwock saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 34,757th most common name in 2000, it dropped to the 38,265th position by 2010, indicating a 10.09% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with the Villwock surname also decreased from 615 to 579 during this decade, a decline of 5.85%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Villwock per 100,000 fell by 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #38,265 | -10.09% |
| Count | 615 | 579 | -5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villwock
The ethnicity associated with the Villwock surname was predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, but it showed some changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the percentage of White individuals with this surname was 97.72%, which slightly decreased to 95.85% by 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname increased significantly from 1.30% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010, representing a surge of 139.23%. No individuals with the surname Villwock were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 95.85% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.11% | 139.23% |
| 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% |