Explore the Family Name Wellings
The meaning of Wellings
English (Shropshire and Staffordshire): variant of Welling, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Wellings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wellings has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,394th in popularity with a count of 223, equating to approximately 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had improved to 73,005 with an increased count of 266, or roughly 0.09 per 100,000. This change represents an 8.05% climb in ranking and a 19.28% boost in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #73,005 | 8.05% |
| Count | 223 | 266 | 19.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wellings
With regards to ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Wellings surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, amounting to 95.07% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.86% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a new emergence in 2010 with 3.01%, while the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.86% | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |