Explore the Family Name Wilda
The meaning of Wilda
German: habitational name from any of several places called Wildau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wilda saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wilda ranked 50,366 in popularity with a count of 390, representing 0.14 per 100k. By 2010, the ranking dipped to 52,383, even though the actual count increased slightly to 396, bringing the proportion per 100k down to 0.13. This change represents a decrease of 4.0% in rank but an increase of 1.54% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #52,383 | -4% |
| Count | 390 | 396 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor diversification of those carrying the Wilda surname from 2000 to 2010. The predominant ethnic identity remained White, although it decreased slightly from 95.64% to 94.44%. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, both rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black fell marginally from 2.05% to 1.52% and 1.54% to 1.52% respectively. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 94.44% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.52% | -25.85% |
| Black | 1.54% | 1.52% | -1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |