Explore the Family Name Whalin
The meaning of Whalin
1. Irish: variant of Whelan. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Swedish Wahlin or Wallin (see Vallin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whalin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Whalin has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whalin ranked as the 35,487th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 46,902nd spot - a decline of over 32%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also fell during the same period, from 600 to 453, marking a decrease of around 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #46,902 | -32.17% |
| Count | 600 | 453 | -24.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.15 | -31.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whalin
When considering the ethnicity associated with the Whalin surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals minor shifts over a decade. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the vast majority at 93.33%, which slightly decreased to 92.94% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.67% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. Those identifying as Black represented 1.83% in 2000, which declined to 1.32% by 2010. No change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, while representation in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group started appearing in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities were present in 2000, but no such identification was reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 92.94% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.53% | 32.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Black | 1.83% | 1.32% | -27.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | 0% |