Explore the Family Name Willbanks
The meaning of Willbanks
English: variant of Wilbanks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willbanks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, between 2000 and 2010, the popularity of the surname Willbanks experienced a minor shift. In 2000, it ranked 19,157 in popularity, with a count of 1,312 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, its rank had slightly dropped to 19,166. However, the number of individuals carrying the Willbanks surname increased by 8% to 1,417. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 2.04%, reflecting a slight decrease in its overall popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,157 | #19,166 | -0.05% |
| Count | 1,312 | 1,417 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willbanks
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution of ethnic identity among those with the surname Willbanks changed notably between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.5% to 92.45%. There were significant increases in individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black, with an increase of 121.21% and 154.92% respectively. The proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined significantly by almost 45%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest increase, while the percentage of individuals claiming two or more races rose by 25.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 92.45% | -3.19% |
| Black | 1.22% | 3.11% | 154.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.19% | 121.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.34% | 25.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.49% | 6.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.42% | -44.74% |