Explore the Family Name Wilf
The meaning of Wilf
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a personal name, a Yiddish dialect variant of Wolf. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Gittel, Ilan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Wilf' has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wilf ranked as the 96,480th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 109,758th position, showing a decline of 13.76%. Furthermore, the count of people named Wilf dropped from 175 in 2000 to 161 in 2010, indicating an 8% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,480 | #109,758 | -13.76% |
| Count | 175 | 161 | -8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Wilf' primarily pertains to White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96% of individuals with the Wilf surname identified as White; however, by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 93.17%. In 2000, a small segment (3.43%) reported belonging to two or more races, but this figure was not present in the 2010 data. There were no individuals with the Wilf surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 93.17% | -2.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |