Explore the Family Name Whealton
The meaning of Whealton
Variant of Wheelton, an English from Wheelton in Lancashire or possibly Whilton in Northamptonshire, both named with Old English hwēol ‘wheel’ (perhaps indicating a waterwheel or similar feature) + tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’. The spelling Whealton does not appear in current English records.
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How common is the last name Whealton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Whealton has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whealton was the 67,113th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 70,645th, a decrease of about 5.26%. However, the total number of people with this surname remained relatively stable, with only a marginal increase from 275 individuals in 2000 to 277 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #70,645 | -5.26% |
| Count | 275 | 277 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whealton
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whealton, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that between 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 87.64% to 85.92%. During the same period, a small percentage (1.81%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the proportion identifying as Black dropped from 11.64% to 10.83%. The data also indicates that no individuals with the Whealton surname identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.64% | 85.92% | -1.96% |
| Black | 11.64% | 10.83% | -6.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |