Explore the Family Name Whoolery
The meaning of Whoolery
English: unexplained. Compare Woolery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whoolery in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whoolery saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 66,073 to 66,164, a marginal drop of 0.14%. In terms of count, however, there was a 6.79% increase as the number rose from 280 in 2000 to 299 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained static at 0.1 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #66,164 | -0.14% |
| Count | 280 | 299 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whoolery
On the topic of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most bearers of the Whoolery surname identify as White. In 2000, that figure stood at 98.57%, dipping slightly to 98.33% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either year. It is important to note that any changes smaller than 0.01 are considered statistically insignificant.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 98.33% | -0.24% |
| 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% |