Explore the Family Name Walas
The meaning of Walas
Polish: derivative of the personal name Walenty, Polish form of Valentine. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Halina, Henryka, Tomasz, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Walas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walas saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank fell by 9.38%, moving from 53,191st most popular in 2000 to 58,182nd in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 365 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, a decline of 4.38%. The proportion of people with the Walas surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% over the same period, going from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #58,182 | -9.38% |
| Count | 365 | 349 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walas
The ethnic identity associated with the Walas surname remained predominantly White from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.62% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.56% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase, rising from 1.64% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black went from 2.19% in 2000 to none reporting this ethnicity by 2010. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% throughout the decade. The category of two or more races appeared in 2010, with 1.43% of those with the Walas surname identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 94.56% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.72% | 4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |