Explore the Family Name Wally
The meaning of Wally
1. English (Lancashire): variant of Whaley. 2. South German: variant of Walli and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 3. Americanized form of Finnish Walli.
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How common is the last name Wally in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Wally" saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 40,139 in terms of popularity with a count of 514 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, while the count had barely changed with 512 individuals having the surname, the rank had decreased by 5.58% to 42,378. This also led to a decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.19 to 0.17, a change of -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #42,378 | -5.58% |
| Count | 514 | 512 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wally
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was some fluctuation among different groups carrying the "Wally" surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with the populations increasing from 0% to 4.3% and 2.34% respectively. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped significantly by 56.38%, while those claiming American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage decreased by 18.97%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly by 1.38%, whereas black identification decreased by 10.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.02% | 79.1% | 1.38% |
| Black | 9.14% | 8.2% | -10.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.06% | 4.1% | -18.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.47% | 1.95% | -56.38% |