Explore the Family Name Westall
The meaning of Westall
English: habitational name from any of several places called Westhall, of which there is one in Oxfordshire and another in Suffolk, or from West Hall in Whittington in Lancashire. The placenames derive from Old English west ‘western, west’ + halh ‘nook, corner of land’ or hall ‘hall, large residence’.
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How common is the last name Westall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westall has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,642nd most common surname but dropped to the 27,042nd position by 2010, marking a 1.5% decrease in popularity. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname Westall increased from 860 in 2000 to 896 by 2010, which corresponds to a 4.19% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #27,042 | -1.5% |
| Count | 860 | 896 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westall
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Westall. In 2000, 95.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, although the majority still identified as White (92.97%), there was a 2.5% decrease. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 23.28%, from 1.16% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. However, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 151.61%, growing from 0.93% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. Additionally, the proportion identifying as Hispanic rose by 38.76%, from 2.09% in 2000 to 2.9% in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 92.97% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.9% | 38.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 2.34% | 151.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 0.89% | -23.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |