Explore the Family Name Willick
The meaning of Willick
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German willig ‘willing’. 2. Altered form of German Willich or Willig. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Rivka, Simcha.
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How common is the last name Willick in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Willick has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,957 in terms of popularity and had a count of 240. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 105,600 with a count of 169, showing a negative change in both rank and count of -40.88% and -29.58% respectively. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #105,600 | -40.88% |
| Count | 240 | 169 | -29.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willick
The Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Willick between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (94.17%), with a small proportion identifying with two or more races (4.17%), by 2010, almost all individuals with this surname identified as White (98.22%). The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero during this period. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 98.22% | 4.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.17% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |