Explore the Family Name Wheetley
The meaning of Wheetley
English (Lancashire): variant of Wheatley. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Wheetley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wheetley has increased in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 in popularity and by a decade later, in 2010, it had risen to 69,579. This shows a positive change of 2.51. The number of people carrying this surname also saw an increment from 255 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, a growth rate of 10.59. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, about 0.1 had the surname Wheetley in 2010, up from 0.09 in 2000, marking an increase of 11.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #69,579 | 2.51% |
| Count | 255 | 282 | 10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wheetley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Wheetley surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.47% of those with this last name identified as White, and this proportion slightly grew to 96.81% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 3.14% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010, a drop of 43.63%. There was no recorded change in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.81% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 1.77% | -43.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |