Explore the Family Name Walia
The meaning of Walia
Indian (Punjab, Hariyana): Rajput and Sikh name of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ajit, Amit, Anil, Daman, Harjeet, Satish, Adarsh, Ajay, Amar, Anoop, Ashu, Brij.
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How common is the last name Walia in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Walia has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,701 in popularity and had a count of 947 people carrying the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 40,976, with only 532 individuals identified with the surname Walia. This represents a shift of -65.89 in ranking and a -43.82 decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline from 0.35 to 0.18, marking a -48.57 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #40,976 | -65.89% |
| Count | 947 | 532 | -43.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.18 | -48.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walia
The ethnicity associated with the surname Walia, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander. This ethnic group represented 82.05% of those bearing the surname in 2000 and increased slightly to 84.02% by 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, from 7.07% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname saw a small increase from 7.81% to 8.08% within the same period. The Hispanic representation fell from 2.32% to 1.69%. Interestingly, there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups constituted 0.94% and 1.13% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.05% | 84.02% | 2.4% |
| White | 7.81% | 8.08% | 3.46% |
| Two or More Races | 7.07% | 4.14% | -41.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.69% | -27.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |