Explore the Family Name Wellons
The meaning of Wellons
Altered form of an unidentified English name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wellons in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wellons saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,854th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to 20,792nd. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,177 in 2000 to 1,270 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.9%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,854 | #20,792 | 0.3% |
| Count | 1,177 | 1,270 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wellons
The ethnic identity tied to the Wellons surname diversified over the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with the Wellons surname identified as White (60.24% in 2000 dropping to 57.24% in 2010) or Black (36.70% in 2000, increasing to 37.80% in 2010), there were notable changes among other groups. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 20.34%, while those identifying as two or more races jumped from 1.36% to 2.20%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest growth, increasing from 0.59% to 1.42%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group also experienced a growth from 0.51% to 0.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.24% | 57.24% | -4.98% |
| Black | 36.7% | 37.8% | 3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.2% | 61.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.42% | 140.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.87% | 70.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.47% | -20.34% |