Explore the Family Name Walen
The meaning of Walen
1. Dutch: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name containing the element walha-. 2. Swedish (Walén): variant of Wallen. 3. Norwegian: variant of Valen. The surname Walen is rare in Norway.
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How common is the last name Walen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Walen has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Walen was the 32,460th most common surname, while by 2010 it had dropped to 35,812th. This represents a change of -10.33%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Walen surname also decreased from 668 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, a -6.14% change. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 16% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #35,812 | -10.33% |
| Count | 668 | 627 | -6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walen
Looking at the ethnicity of those with the Walen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 95.66% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010, a change of 29.63%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.65% to 0.96%, a -41.82% change. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Walen surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95.85% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.75% | 29.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0.96% | -41.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |