Explore the Family Name Willemsen
The meaning of Willemsen
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Willem, a variant of Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Willemsen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Willemsen saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Willemsen was the 35,860th most popular surname in the United States and this rank slightly dropped to 37,125 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.53%. Despite this, the number of individuals with this surname did grow marginally from 592 in 2000 to 601 in 2010, representing a 1.52% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 9.09%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #37,125 | -3.53% |
| Count | 592 | 601 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willemsen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some shifts in the ethnicity associated with the surname Willemsen between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly from 96.62% in 2000 to 93.84% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, which rose from 1.35% to 2.83%, an increase of 109.63%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a modest rise of 19.05%, changing from 0.84% to 1% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 31.68%, going from 1.01% to 1.33%. Interestingly, while there had been no representation of the American Indian and Alaskan Native group in 2000, by 2010, they made up 1% of the Willemsen surname bearers. There was no change in the Black population, remaining at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 93.84% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.83% | 109.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.33% | 31.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1% | 19.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |