Explore the Family Name Willaert
The meaning of Willaert
Flemish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wil ‘will’ + hard ‘hardy, strong’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willaert in the United States?
The surname Willaert has seen a rise in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Willaert had a rank of 80,812 which improved to 76,533 by 2010, a relative increase of 5.3%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 218 to 251, representing a growth rate of 15.14%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Willaert per 100,000 people rose from 0.08 to 0.09, marking an increase of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #76,533 | 5.3% |
| Count | 218 | 251 | 15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willaert
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Willaert identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99% of the Willaerts, dropping slightly to 98.41% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for the other listed ethnicities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native) between the two census years, either because the numbers were negligible or the information was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.41% | -0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |