Explore the Family Name Wahlig
The meaning of Wahlig
German (mainly Hesse): unexplained. In the US, it is found mainly in MO.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wahlig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wahlig has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,679th most popular surname but had risen to 69,579 by 2010, marking a 1.56% change in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 258 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, indicating a 9.3% growth in count over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #69,579 | 1.56% |
| Count | 258 | 282 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahlig
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Wahlig, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, showed that it was predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.29% of individuals with the surname Wahlig were White, dipping slightly to 96.81% in 2010. The data for other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either nil or suppressed for privacy reasons during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.81% | -0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |