Explore the Family Name Wheadon
The meaning of Wheadon
English (Somerset and Dorset): variant of Whedon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wheadon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wheadon has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, Wheadon ranked 72,022 in terms of the most popular surnames but slipped to 89,403 by 2010. This represents a significant drop in popularity by 24.13%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 252 in 2000 to 207 by 2010, a decrease of nearly 18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #89,403 | -24.13% |
| Count | 252 | 207 | -17.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wheadon
In respect to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts over the 10-year period. For instance, while the majority of those bearing the surname Wheadon identified as White (92.46% in 2000 and 88.41% in 2010), there was a noticeable decrease of around 4%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black showed an increase from 5.56% in 2000 to 6.76% in 2010. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010 that had not been present in 2000; about 2.42% identified as Hispanic. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.46% | 88.41% | -4.38% |
| Black | 5.56% | 6.76% | 21.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |