Explore the Family Name Wilhelmy
The meaning of Wilhelmy
German: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Wilhelm, a variant of Wilhelmi. Some characteristic forenames: German Jochen, Viktor, Xaver.
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How common is the last name Wilhelmy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wilhelmy experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,471st most popular, but come 2010, it fell to rank 52,482. This represents a drop of approximately 6.09%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 399 to 395, marking a 1% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wilhelmy per 100,000 dropped by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #52,482 | -6.09% |
| Count | 399 | 395 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilhelmy
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilhelmy. From 2000 to 2010, those identifying as White remained the majority, with a small increase of 0.47%. However, the Hispanic representation within this surname increased significantly by 34.55%, going from 3.01% to 4.05%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races and Black, which stood at 2.01% and 1.25% respectively in 2000, were no longer represented in 2010. No change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 93.92% | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 4.05% | 34.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |