Explore the Family Name Walin
The meaning of Walin
Swedish: variant of Wallin (see Vallin). Compare Walen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Claus, Lennart.
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How common is the last name Walin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Walin experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Walin ranked 79,676th in popularity and was shared by approximately 222 individuals. A decade later, the rank fell to 86,314 and the count also decreased to 216 individuals, marking a change of -8.33% in rank and -2.7% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #86,314 | -8.33% |
| Count | 222 | 216 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walin
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Walin identified as White, although that percentage decreased from 94.59% in 2000 to 91.20% in 2010. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% to 2.78%. Similarly, the percentage of people who identified with two or more ethnicities increased from 2.70% to 4.17%, witnessing a significant rise of 54.44%. No individual with the surname Walin identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 91.2% | -3.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 4.17% | 54.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |