Explore the Family Name Whary
The meaning of Whary
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Wharry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whary in the United States?
The surname Whary, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878 in the United States, whereas by 2010 it had dropped to 73,005, marking a decline of 9.16%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a slight dip, decreasing by 3.62% from 276 in 2000 to 266 in 2010. This reflects in the proportion per 100,000 people, which also fell by 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #73,005 | -9.16% |
| Count | 276 | 266 | -3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whary
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whary, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The most prevalent ethnicity is White, accounting for 94.57% in 2000 and 92.86% in 2010, showing a small decrease of 1.81%. During this same period, there were entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, both at 1.88%, which were not present in the year 2000. The count for those identifying as two or more races, however, decreased from 1.81% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a minor increase of 3.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 92.86% | -1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 1.88% | 3.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |