Explore the Family Name Wale
How common is the last name Wale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wale has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 41657 with a count of 492 people having this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 49461, reflecting a 18.73% decrease. Similarly, the count also reduced to 425, indicating a decline of 13.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 22.22%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #49,461 | -18.73% |
| Count | 492 | 425 | -13.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wale
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wale, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed changes across different categories in the ten years from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, no individuals with this surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races. However, by 2010, there was a slight presence in the Asian/Pacific Islander category at 3.76%. While the percentage of those identified as White saw a marginal increase of 0.60% (from 85.37% to 85.88%), the percentage identified as Black decreased significantly from 10.37% to 6.12%, a change of -40.98%. There was a small growth in the Hispanic category, going from 2.85% to 3.06%, marking a 7.37% increase. No change occurred in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.37% | 85.88% | 0.6% |
| Black | 10.37% | 6.12% | -40.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.06% | 7.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |