Explore the Family Name Whilden
The meaning of Whilden
Perhaps a variant of Wilden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whilden in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Whilden saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,482 in popularity, with 443 people bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 53,316 and the count had decreased to 388, marking a change of -17.22% in rank and -12.42% in count. The proportion of the population per 100,000 with the surname also fell by 18.75%, from 0.16 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #53,316 | -17.22% |
| Count | 443 | 388 | -12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whilden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Whilden also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.07% of those with the surname identified as White, falling to 95.62% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.58% to 1.80%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.29% identified as being of two or more races, and another 1.29% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that weren't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 95.62% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.8% | 13.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |