Explore the Family Name Walles
The meaning of Walles
English: variant of Wallace.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Walles has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 41,262 to 45,804, a drop of 11.01%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Walles surname also decreased by 6.43%, from 498 people in 2000 to 466 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #45,804 | -11.01% |
| Count | 498 | 466 | -6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walles
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Walles, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some variations from 2000 to 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was an increase in those identifying as having two or more races (a rise of 31.42%) and being Hispanic (an increase of 35.75%). In contrast, the percentage of individuals with the Walles surname identifying as White slightly decreased by 0.95%, and those identifying as Black also saw a small decline of 3.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.14% | 84.33% | -0.95% |
| Black | 8.03% | 7.73% | -3.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 3.43% | 31.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3% | 35.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |