Explore the Family Name Wholley
The meaning of Wholley
English: variant of Wholey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wholley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wholley has seen a slight decline over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the surname Wholley was ranked 72,237 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 78,040 — a decrease of 8.03%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 251 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, marking a 2.39% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wholley per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #78,040 | -8.03% |
| Count | 251 | 245 | -2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wholley
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Wholley, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In fact, this has increased between 2000 and 2010, going from 95.22% to 96.73%, an increase of 1.59%. During this period, there was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the proportion of those identifying as Black showed a decrease, dropping from 2.39% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 96.73% | 1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |