Explore the Family Name Walleck
The meaning of Walleck
German: possibly from a medieval personal name Wole (see Wahl 2) + diminutive suffix -ke.
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How common is the last name Walleck in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Walleck saw a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Walleck ranked 73154 in popularity, with a count of 247 and a proportion of 0.09 per 100k. However, over the decade, the rank fell to 87335, a change of -19.39%. The count also decreased to 213, marking a drop of -13.77%. The proportion per 100k declined to 0.07, a significant reduction of -22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #87,335 | -19.39% |
| Count | 247 | 213 | -13.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walleck
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Walleck. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the majority of people with the surname Walleck identified as White, with a percentage of 95.55 in 2000 decreasing slightly to 93.90 in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, moving from 2.83% in 2000 to 5.63% in 2010, a change of 98.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 93.9% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 5.63% | 98.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |