Explore the Family Name Wahlin
The meaning of Wahlin
Swedish: topographic or ornamental name composed of an altered form of the element vall ‘grassy bank, pasture’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Vallin, Wahlen and Wallin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Per, Sigvard.
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How common is the last name Wahlin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wahlin ranked 57,406 in popularity in the year 2000 and moved slightly up to 57,101 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 0.53%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew, from 332 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, representing a 7.53% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained stable at 0.12 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #57,101 | 0.53% |
| Count | 332 | 357 | 7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahlin
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Wahlin has seen some shifts as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.58% identified as White, a figure that decreased to 90.20% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.52% in 2000 to 5.88% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in 2000, these categories both accounted for 1.68% of Wahlins in 2010. There were no reported changes in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 90.2% | -4.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.52% | 5.88% | 30.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |