Explore the Family Name Whillock
The meaning of Whillock
English: variant of Wheelock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whillock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Whillock surname experienced a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,522 with a count of 273, or a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 67,318, an increase of 0.3%. The count also increased to 293, reflecting a growth rate of 7.33% over the decade. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #67,318 | 0.3% |
| Count | 273 | 293 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whillock
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Whillock surname. In both 2000 and 2010, a dominant percentage of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.34% to 95.56% over the decade. The data for 2010 shows a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.39%, an increase of 30.6%. No individuals with the Whillock surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.56% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.39% | 30.6% |
| 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% |