Explore the Family Name Willinger
The meaning of Willinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Willing or Willingen (see Willing 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Helmuth, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Willinger in the United States?
The surname Willinger saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 30,120th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to 40,204th, marking a 33.48% drop in rank. The count of people carrying this surname also decreased, from 734 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, indicating an approximately 25.75% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.27 to 0.18 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #40,204 | -33.48% |
| Count | 734 | 545 | -25.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.18 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willinger
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Willinger identified as White during both census years, accounting for 96.87% in 2000 and 95.6% in 2010, a slight reduction of 1.31%. The second largest group was those identifying as Hispanic, though the proportion slightly decreased from 1.5% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races showed an increase, growing from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010, a change of 34.86%. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed no individuals with the Willinger surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.6% | -1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.47% | 34.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.47% | -2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |