Explore the Family Name Willie
The meaning of Willie
1. English: variant of Willey. 2. Scottish: variant of Wylie. 3. German: variant of Willi. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine). 4. Native American (e.g. Navajo and Seminole): adoption of the English personal name Willie (pet form of William) as a surname.
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How common is the last name Willie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Willie has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 6502nd most common name in the United States, and it moved to 6720th in 2010, indicating a decrease in rank by 3.35%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 4.36% from 4815 to 5025 during the same period. The proportion of individuals bearing the Willie surname per 100,000 population also decreased slightly by 4.49%, from 1.78 to 1.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,502 | #6,720 | -3.35% |
| Count | 4,815 | 5,025 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.78 | 1.7 | -4.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Willie surname saw the most significant increase, jumping 148.48% from 0.33% to 0.82%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased by 24.86%, from 1.77% to 2.21%. There was a small rise in the percentages of Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname, with increases of 16.03%, 5.31%, and 2.44% respectively. Conversely, there was a 7.58% decrease in the proportion of people identifying as White with the Willie surname, from 44.61% to 41.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.61% | 41.23% | -7.58% |
| Black | 29.18% | 30.73% | 5.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 21.74% | 22.27% | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 2.75% | 16.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.21% | 24.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.82% | 148.48% |