Explore the Family Name Wanless
The meaning of Wanless
Scottish and English (Durham and Northumberland): nickname from Middle English and Older Scots wanles ‘luckless, hopeless, despairing’.
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How common is the last name Wanless in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wanless has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Wanless surname ranked 24,560 in popularity, but it fell to 24,890 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.34%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually rose from 954 in 2000 to 999 in 2010, an increase of 4.72%. The proportion of individuals named Wanless per 100,000 people also experienced a small decrease of 2.86% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,560 | #24,890 | -1.34% |
| Count | 954 | 999 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanless
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those bearing the Wanless surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.02% to 93.49%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase, jumping from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010, marking a change of 128.57%. Those identifying as having two or more races also increased from 1.78% to 2.10%. Finally, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, there was a recorded presence of 1.20% for Black ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 93.49% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.4% | 128.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.1% | 17.98% |
| Black | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |