Explore the Family Name Wallick
The meaning of Wallick
Perhaps an altered form of German Wallich, a variant of Walch, or a habitational name from Wallichen in Thuringia.
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How common is the last name Wallick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wallick had a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Wallick ranked as the 14,069th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to become the 13,955th most common name. During this period, the number of people with this surname increased from 1,964 to 2,162, marking a growth rate of just over 10 percent. However, when calculated per 100,000 people, the proportion remained stable at 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,069 | #13,955 | 0.81% |
| Count | 1,964 | 2,162 | 10.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallick
The Census data also reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wallick. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native. The largest increase was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which nearly doubled from 0.87 percent to 1.67 percent. Conversely, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of people with the Wallick surname identifying as White, dropping from 93.74 percent to 90.89 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 90.89% | -3.04% |
| Black | 2.65% | 3.52% | 32.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.94% | 19.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.67% | 91.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.53% | 75.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.46% | 84% |