Explore the Family Name Willig
The meaning of Willig
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German willec, willic, Middle German willich ‘willing, friendly’. 2. from a pet form of the personal name Wilhelm. 3. habitational name from Willich near Düsseldorf. 4. from a shortened form of Willing.
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How common is the last name Willig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Willig has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,169th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 26,695th position, marking a decline of 6.06%. The number of people carrying the Willig surname also declined from 924 in 2000 to 912 in 2010, a decrease of 1.3%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by 8.82% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #26,695 | -6.06% |
| Count | 924 | 912 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willig
Concerning ethnic identity, the surname Willig is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.89% of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this figure dipped slightly to 93.86% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw an increase of 26.59% and 42.59% respectively, albeit from a much smaller base. Notably, there were no individuals with the Willig surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.64% of individuals with the Willig surname identified with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 93.86% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.19% | 26.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.54% | 42.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |