Explore the Family Name Willens
The meaning of Willens
1. English and Scottish: variant of Willans, itself a variant of Willan, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Flemish and Dutch: rare variant of Wellens.
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How common is the last name Willens in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Willens" has seen a considerable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 58,553, while in 2010 it dropped significantly to 87,335, marking a decline of around 49.16%. To put this in perspective, in 2000, there were 324 individuals with the "Willens" surname, but by 2010, that number had fallen to 213, a reduction of 34.26%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also fell by 41.67%, from 0.12 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #87,335 | -49.16% |
| Count | 324 | 213 | -34.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.07 | -41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willens
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name "Willens," Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identified as White, from 95.99% in 2000 to 94.84% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. The data does show a small percentage (2.78%) of Black individuals with the "Willens" surname in 2000, but this percentage fell to zero by 2010. Additionally, no instances of the surname were found among individuals of two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.84% | -1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |