Explore the Family Name Wilhoit
The meaning of Wilhoit
Variant of Wilhite, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Wilhoit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wilhoit has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wilhoit was ranked 12,692nd most common surname and this fell to 13,300th in 2010, indicating a 4.79% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals with the Wilhoit surname increased by 2.6% during the same period, from 2,235 to 2,293. The proportion of people with the Wilhoit surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.02%, from 0.83 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,692 | #13,300 | -4.79% |
| Count | 2,235 | 2,293 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.78 | -6.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilhoit
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wilhoit surname identify as White, with a minor decrease from 94.72% in 2000 to 94.55% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group is Black, though its percentage fell slightly from 2.86% to 2.83% during this period. Individuals who identified as being of two or more races saw an increase of 25.53%, while those identifying as Hispanic also increased by 34.48%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose modestly from 0.36% to 0.39%. The demographic identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant decrease, falling by 51.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 94.55% | -0.18% |
| Black | 2.86% | 2.83% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.18% | 25.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 0.78% | 34.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.39% | 8.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.26% | -51.85% |