Explore the Family Name Walla
The meaning of Walla
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Wala: from a pet form of the personal name Walenty, Polish form of Valentine. The surname Walla is also found in Poland, but it is much more common in Germany, where it may also be derived from a cognate name from some other Slavic language. 2. Norwegian: variant of Valla. 3. Indian (Punjab): Sikh (Jat) name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Walla in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walla has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 20,543rd most common name, with a count of approximately 1,200. However, by 2010, its rank had risen substantially to 12,536th, representing an increase of almost 39%. The number of people bearing the Walla surname more than doubled during this period, rising to 2,472, which indicates a growth rate of 106%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,543 | #12,536 | 38.98% |
| Count | 1,200 | 2,472 | 106% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.84 | 90.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walla
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Walla surname. In 2000, the majority (87.5%) of individuals with this name identified as White. However, this proportion decreased markedly to 53.52% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose dramatically from 5.92% to 38.83%. There was also a slight uptick in the proportion of individuals who identified with two or more races, growing from 2.08% to 2.35%, while the fraction identifying as Black more than doubled, albeit from a low base of 0.83% to 1.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 53.52% | -38.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.92% | 38.83% | 555.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 2.67% | -2.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.35% | 12.98% |
| Black | 0.83% | 1.98% | 138.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0.65% | -29.35% |