Explore the Family Name Willhoit
The meaning of Willhoit
Variant of Wilhite, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willhoit in the United States?
The surname Willhoit saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,090th, but by 2010, it had moved up to 56,836th place, representing a modest 0.44% increase in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 334 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, which represents a notable increase of 7.49%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Willhoit per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #56,836 | 0.44% |
| Count | 334 | 359 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willhoit
With regards to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Willhoit identified as White during both census years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.01% of those with this surname identified as White, while in 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 95.82%, representing a 1.23% change. The data also showed that in 2000, 1.50% of individuals with the surname Willhoit identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native; however, this statistic dropped to zero by 2010. No data was found for other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black, either due to a lack of representation or because the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.82% | -1.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |