Explore the Family Name Wheelus
The meaning of Wheelus
Altered form of English Wheelhouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wheelus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wheelus saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wheelus was ranked 64,934 but it climbed to a rank of 63,873 by 2010; this represents a change of 1.63%. In terms of count, there were 286 people with the surname Wheelus in 2000, increasing to 312 by 2010 - a growth of 9.09%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #63,873 | 1.63% |
| Count | 286 | 312 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wheelus
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Wheelus name, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority, over 90%, identified as White; however, this percentage decreased slightly from 94.41% in 2000 to 92.63% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also decreased from 1.75% to 1.60%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. The Hispanic and Black populations within the Wheelus surname both increased from 0% to 2.56% and 1.60% respectively. Lastly, those claiming American Indian and Alaskan Native identity dropped from 1.75% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 92.63% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.6% | -8.57% |
| Black | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |