Explore the Family Name Wallisch
The meaning of Wallisch
German: 1. from a short form of the medieval personal name Valentin (see Valentin). 2. from an ethnic name from Middle High German walhisch, walsch ‘from a Romance country (Italy, France, or the Romansh part of Switzerland)’, or a nickname for someone who was connected with France or Italy. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wallisch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wallisch has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Wallisch was the 63,632nd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 66,754th rank, indicating a decrease of 4.91%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname saw a slight increase from 293 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, a growth of 1.02%. Despite this, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #66,754 | -4.91% |
| Count | 293 | 296 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallisch
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Wallisch identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.95% identified as White, and while this percentage remained high at 94.93% by 2010, it represented a drop of 3.08%. The census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity for both years. Interestingly, the data shows a new emergence within the ethnicity mix as 2.03% identified as being of two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 94.93% | -3.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |