Explore the Family Name Wheless
The meaning of Wheless
Altered form of English Wheelhouse. Compare Wheeless.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wheless in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wheless has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 25,221 in 2000, it fell to 29,334 by 2010, marking a downward shift of 16.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decline from 922 in 2000 to 806 in 2010, a drop of 12.58%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people showed a negative change of 20.59%, decreasing from 0.34 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #29,334 | -16.31% |
| Count | 922 | 806 | -12.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wheless
The ethnic identity associated with the Wheless surname demonstrates varying changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, skyrocketing from 0.76% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. A notable increase was also seen in the Hispanic community, growing from 1.41% to 3.23%. The percentage of Blacks with this surname saw a modest rise from 10.74% to 12.03%. However, the majority of individuals with the Wheless surname identify as White, although their representation decreased slightly from 86.77% in 2000 to 81.27% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.77% | 81.27% | -6.34% |
| Black | 10.74% | 12.03% | 12.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.23% | 129.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 2.73% | 259.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |