Explore the Family Name Wilhoite
The meaning of Wilhoite
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 Wilhoite in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wilhoite has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 19,272nd most popular in 2000, it shifted to 19,581st position by 2010 - a modest drop of 1.6 percent. Despite this, the number of people with the Wilhoite surname grew from 1,301 in 2000 to 1,378 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 5.92 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 2.08 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,272 | #19,581 | -1.6% |
| Count | 1,301 | 1,378 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.47 | -2.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilhoite
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for individuals with the Wilhoite surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White dropped slightly from 86.63 percent to 83.82 percent. An increase was noted in those identifying as Black (from 10.68 percent to 11.39 percent) and Hispanic (from 1 percent to 1.96 percent). Those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase, growing by 48.45 percent. There were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.63% | 83.82% | -3.24% |
| Black | 10.68% | 11.39% | 6.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.39% | 48.45% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.96% | 96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |