Explore the Family Name Wheelis
The meaning of Wheelis
Altered form of English Wheelhouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wheelis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wheelis has slightly decreased in ranking from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wheelis was ranked as the 30,582nd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to 31,107th place. This represents a decline of 1.72%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.61% from 720 in 2000 to 746 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.41%, from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #31,107 | -1.72% |
| Count | 720 | 746 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wheelis
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Wheelis surname identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.18% from 93.06% in 2000 to 91.96% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 20.72%, while the percentage identifying as Black dropped by 3.59%. A notable increase was seen among those reporting two or more races, which almost doubled from 0.69% to 1.34%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a drop from 0.97% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no reports of American Indian and Alaskan Native identification in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 91.96% | -1.18% |
| Black | 3.06% | 2.95% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.68% | 20.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.34% | 94.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |