Explore the Family Name Wilharm
The meaning of Wilharm
German: variant of Wilhelm. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Udo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilharm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilharm saw a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 69,854 to 70,645, which is a decrease of 1.13 percent. However, the count increased by 5.73 percent, with a total of 262 bearers in 2000 and 277 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10 percent over the same period, dropping from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #70,645 | -1.13% |
| Count | 262 | 277 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilharm
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilharm, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority are identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 99.24 percent in 2000 to 95.31 percent in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0 percent to 3.61 percent. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.24% | 95.31% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |