Explore the Family Name Wallo
The meaning of Wallo
Finnish: old variant of Vallo 4, a habitational name from farms so named in the Torne Valley. This variant is very rare in Finland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wallo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wallo has seen a decline from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wallo was ranked 51,233rd in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 60,636th position, marking an 18.35% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased during this period from 382 to 332, a drop of approximately 13.09%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #60,636 | -18.35% |
| Count | 382 | 332 | -13.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallo
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wallo using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 91.62% to 90.66%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 58.37%, jumping from 2.09% to 3.31%. Similarly, the Black population increased by 15.29%, moving from 3.40% to 3.92%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities slightly decreased by 3.82%, falling from 1.57% to 1.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.62% | 90.66% | -1.05% |
| Black | 3.4% | 3.92% | 15.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.31% | 58.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.51% | -3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |