Explore the Family Name Willier
The meaning of Willier
French: variant of Villers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willier in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Willier saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 58,999 to 65,593, a change of roughly -11.18%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period, falling from 321 to 302, a decrease of approximately -5.92%. The proportion of individuals named Willier per 100,000 people also experienced a decline, dropping from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #65,593 | -11.18% |
| Count | 321 | 302 | -5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willier
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Willier identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing slightly from 93.46% to 94.70%. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased by -23.85%, from 2.18% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, the data showed a new appearance of Hispanic identity among individuals with the surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped from 2.49% to 0% during the same period. No individuals with the surname Willier identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.46% | 94.7% | 1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 1.66% | -23.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |