Explore the Family Name Walby
The meaning of Walby
English: habitational name from either Walby in Crosby on Eden (Cumberland) or Walesby in Lincolnshire. The first placename derives from Old English wall ‘wall, defensive wall’ + Old Norse bý ‘farmstead, village’, and the second from the Old Norse personal name Valr + Old Norse bý. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Nels, Sven.
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How common is the last name Walby in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walby saw a mild decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Walby was ranked as the 45,403rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 48,256th place, marking a decrease of 6.28%. The number of individuals with this last name also slightly decreased over this decade, from 444 to 438.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #48,256 | -6.28% |
| Count | 444 | 438 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walby
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Walby surname identify as White. This percentage increased from 97.52% in 2000 to 98.40% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a new presence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, representing 1.14% of the population with the Walby surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 98.4% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| 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% |