Explore the Family Name Whistle
The meaning of Whistle
English: nickname from Middle English whistle ‘whistle’. Compare Whistler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whistle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Whistle has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whistle was ranked 111,119 in popularity with a count of 147 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 127,494, marking a drop of 14.74%. The number of people with the Whistle surname also decreased to 134, which represents an 8.84% decrease. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #127,494 | -14.74% |
| Count | 147 | 134 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whistle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that primarily White individuals possess the surname Whistle. In 2000, about 95.92% of those with the Whistle surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.78% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.78% | -1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |