Explore the Family Name Wallar
The meaning of Wallar
English: variant of Waller.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wallar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wallar has seen a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 60,390 in 2000, it moved to 63,524 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.19%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Wallar surname slightly increased from 312 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, a growth of 0.64%. However, when viewed proportionally per 100K people, there is a minor decrease of 8.33% over the decade, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #63,524 | -5.19% |
| Count | 312 | 314 | 0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Wallar surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 91.67% in 2000 to 89.17% in 2010, a change of -2.73%. The second most common ethnicity is Black, dropping by 20.58% over the decade from 4.81% to 3.82%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 35.41% from 3.53% to 4.78%. No individuals with the Wallar surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 89.17% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.78% | 35.41% |
| Black | 4.81% | 3.82% | -20.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |