Explore the Family Name Willaman
The meaning of Willaman
English: possibly a variant of William.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willaman in the United States?
The surname Willaman has seen slight changes in popularity over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Willaman ranked 70,679th in popularity and rose to 74,608th by 2010, marking a decline of 5.56 percent. The number of people carrying this surname remained relatively stable with 258 people in 2000 and 259 in 2010, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.39 percent. However, the proportion of people named Willaman per 100,000 decreased by 10 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #74,608 | -5.56% |
| Count | 258 | 259 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willaman
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Willaman surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.96 percent of Willamans identified as White, a figure that increased to 97.68 percent by 2010. Additionally, there was an appearance of Hispanic ethnic identity within the Willaman surname holders, rising from 0 percent in 2000 to 1.93 percent in 2010. The data did not record any individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among those with the Willaman surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 97.68% | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |