Explore the Family Name Willert
The meaning of Willert
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wil ‘will, desire’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hedwig, Heinz, Kurt, Wendelin, Winfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Willert decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,493 in terms of name frequency and was carried by approximately 866 individuals, representing a proportion per 100k of 0.32. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,203 and the count to 640, marking a decrease of 26.1% in usage and bringing the proportion per 100k down to 0.22. This represents a change of -32.88 in rank and a reduction of -31.25 in proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #35,203 | -32.88% |
| Count | 866 | 640 | -26.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.22 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willert
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Willert also showed some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname were white (97.00%), with minor representation from Asian/Pacific Islanders (0.92%) and American Indian and Alaskan Natives (0.58%). By 2010, while white remained the dominant ethnicity (96.56%), there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.58% to 0.94%. Although Hispanic representation remained constant at 0%, an emergence of black ethnic identity was noted in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.56% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.94% | 62.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.78% | -15.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |