Explore the Family Name Willan
The meaning of Willan
1. English (northern): of Norman origin, from the Middle English and Old French personal name Willan (from ancient Germanic Wiland, a variant of the name seen in Wieland). Sometimes, perhaps, from Willin as a diminutive of Will, a pet form of William. 2. German: possibly a variant of Wielan (see Wieland). This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Willan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Willan saw a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 85,643rd in popularity and dropped to 93,921st in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 9.67%. In terms of count, there were 203 individuals carrying the surname Willan in 2000, which decreased to 195 in 2010, a decrease of about 3.94%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #93,921 | -9.67% |
| Count | 203 | 195 | -3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willan
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Willan, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, although this percentage saw a small decline from 95.57% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. In 2000, 2.46% of individuals with the surname identified as Black; however, this percentage fell to 0% in 2010. There were no significant changes or counts for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.36% | -1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |