Explore the Family Name Wilhide
The meaning of Wilhide
Variant of Wilhite, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilhide in the United States?
The surname Wilhide saw a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 45,308th in popularity and had a count of 445; however, by 2010, its rank dropped significantly to 63,524, and the count decreased to 314. This represents a change of -40.2 in terms of rank and a -29.44% decrease in the number of occurrences. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 31.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #63,524 | -40.2% |
| Count | 445 | 314 | -29.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.11 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilhide
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Wilhide identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight increase in this demographic, rising from 97.30% to 98.41%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 98.41% | 1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |