Explore the Family Name Willits
The meaning of Willits
English: variant of Willetts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willits in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Willits has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 13,098 but by 2010, it dropped to 13,741, marking a 4.91% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Willits surname increased from 2,142 to 2,202 during the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.06%, going from 0.79 to 0.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,098 | #13,741 | -4.91% |
| Count | 2,142 | 2,202 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.75 | -5.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willits
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Willits surname, there have been some notable changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The predominantly White identity saw a small decrease from 95.00% in 2000 to 93.51% in 2010. During the same decade, the Hispanic identification experienced a substantial increase of 136.75%, jumping from 1.17% to 2.77%. There were also increases in Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races. Conversely, the percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities both decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93.51% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.77% | 136.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.77% | 26.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.77% | 2.67% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0.59% | -25.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.59% | -33.71% |