Explore the Family Name Willes
The meaning of Willes
English: variant of Wills.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Willes has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,187th in terms of popularity and had 606 individuals identified by it. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 40,494th and the count of individuals with this surname dropped to 540. This represents a decrease of 15.08% in rank and 10.89% in count. The proportion of individuals named Willes per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #40,494 | -15.08% |
| Count | 606 | 540 | -10.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In both years, there were no individuals with the Willes surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The proportion of those who identified as White increased slightly from 88.78% in 2000 to 90.00% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease from 5.28% to 2.96%. A notable increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which grew by 63.72% from 2.15% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.64% to 2.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.78% | 90% | 1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.52% | 63.72% |
| Black | 5.28% | 2.96% | -43.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 2.41% | -8.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |