Explore the Family Name Wallman
The meaning of Wallman
1. English (Cambridgeshire): either an occupational name meaning meaning ‘servant of Wale’ (see Wale), or a topographic name for someone who lived by a wall (see Wall). 2. Swedish: ornamental name composed of (a variant of) the elements vall ‘grassy bank’ + man ‘man’. 3. Americanized form of German Wallmann: variant of Wall 4 and 5. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Frieda, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wallman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wallman has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wallman ranked 22,174th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 26,189th spot, representing an 18.11 percent decrease. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 1,087 in 2000 to 934 in 2010, showing a 14.08 percent reduction. This trend was reflected in the proportion per 100k people as well, which decreased by 20 percent from 0.4 to 0.32 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,174 | #26,189 | -18.11% |
| Count | 1,087 | 934 | -14.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.32 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallman
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the Wallman surname identified themselves as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a minor decrease in this group, with 95.77 percent in 2000 dropping slightly to 95.18 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races also declined, from 0.92 percent and 1.38 percent respectively in 2000, to 0.86 percent and 1.28 percent in 2010. However, there was a notable increase within the Hispanic community, which rose from 1.47 percent in 2000 to 2.03 percent in 2010. No Wallmans identified themselves as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 95.18% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.03% | 38.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.28% | -7.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.86% | -6.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |