Explore the Family Name Willden
The meaning of Willden
English: variant of Wilden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Willden" increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,924th most common surname, but by 2010, it moved up to the 30,735th position – a change of 3.72%. During this same period, the number of individuals with the surname "Willden" also expanded from 683 to 758, marking an increase of almost 11%. The proportion per 100,000 people showed a slight uptick as well, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #30,735 | 3.72% |
| Count | 683 | 758 | 10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willden
Ethnic identity associated with the surname “Willden” saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White held the majority share, increasing slightly from 95.9% in 2000 to 96.83% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly from 2.49% to 1.06%. The Hispanic representation also decreased from 1.02% to 0.66%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, a new ethnicity appeared among those with the surname "Willden," with 0.79% identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 96.83% | 0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.06% | -57.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 0.66% | -35.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |