Explore the Family Name Willardson
The meaning of Willardson
Patronymic from English Willard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willardson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Willardson has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname but improved to the 44,872nd position by 2010. This represents a rise of approximately 9.46%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 398 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, marking a 20.1% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population slightly increased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #44,872 | 9.46% |
| Count | 398 | 478 | 20.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willardson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Willardson identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, this percentage slightly rose from 95.73% to 96.23%. During the same period, the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic decreased by 28.69%, dropping from 3.52% to 2.51%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Willardson surname population during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 96.23% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 2.51% | -28.69% |
| 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% |