Explore the Family Name Whall
The meaning of Whall
English (Norfolk): variant of Whale or Wall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname “Whall” has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,035 and by 2010 it had dropped to 85,659, marking a 9.77 percent decrease in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 228 to 218 over this period, a 4.39 percent drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Whall surname decreased by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #85,659 | -9.77% |
| Count | 228 | 218 | -4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whall
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Whall" identify as White, making up 88.07 percent of the population in 2010, down slightly from 89.04 percent in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 6.42 percent in 2010, a significant 33.47 percent decrease from 9.65 percent in 2000. A new appearance is noted in the 2010 data, with 3.21 percent of people identifying as Two or more races and 2.29 percent identifying as Hispanic. No individuals reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.04% | 88.07% | -1.09% |
| Black | 9.65% | 6.42% | -33.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |