Explore the Family Name Walus
The meaning of Walus
Polish (also Waluś): from a short form of the personal name Walenty (see Valentine) or Walery (see Valerio).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Walus decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Walus was ranked as the 59,611th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had declined to rank 65,066. This represents a decrease of 9.15%. The exact number of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 317 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, which translates to a drop of 3.79%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also dropped by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #65,066 | -9.15% |
| Count | 317 | 305 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walus
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 90.54% of those with the Walus name identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 92.13% in 2010. Similar growth was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion growing significantly from 2.52% in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010, an increase of 82.14%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, who made up 1.89% and 3.47% respectively in 2000, were no longer represented in 2010. No individuals with the Walus surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.54% | 92.13% | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 4.59% | 82.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |