Explore the Family Name Watler
The meaning of Watler
English (Kent): occupational name for a wattler, from Middle English watelere, i.e. someone who made the panels of interwoven twigs that were used to fill the spaces between the structural timbers of a timber frame building. See also Dauber. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Andres, Carlos, Jose, Melida, Silvia.
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How common is the last name Watler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Watler has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Watler was ranked 45,735th most common surname but by 2010, it rose to 42,937th - a change of approximately 6.12%. The census also noted an increase in the number of individuals with this surname from 440 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, a growth of 14.55%. This suggests that the surname's proportion per 100,000 people also increased by about 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #42,937 | 6.12% |
| Count | 440 | 504 | 14.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Watler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Watler as per the Decennial U.S. Census data has varied over time. In 2000, 34.77% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, but this figure grew to 43.85% by 2010. Similarly, the percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 30% to 27.78%, while those identifying as Black also saw a decline from 32.27% to 25.99%. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more races saw a significant decline of nearly half its size, from 2.73% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, indicating no people with the Watler surname identified with these groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.77% | 43.85% | 26.11% |
| White | 30% | 27.78% | -7.4% |
| Black | 32.27% | 25.99% | -19.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 1.39% | -49.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |