Explore the Family Name Willmes
The meaning of Willmes
North German and Dutch: variant of Wilms.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willmes in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Willmes had a noticeable shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 83,618th in popularity, but it fell to 98,099th by 2010 — representing a drop of 17.32%. The number of individuals with the Willmes surname also decreased during this period, from 209 in 2000 to 185 in 2010, marking an 11.48% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Willmes per 100k residents dropped by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #98,099 | -17.32% |
| Count | 209 | 185 | -11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willmes
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Willmes surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 94.74% and 94.59% respectively. This indicates a barely perceptible decrease of 0.16%. There were no recorded changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for the same period, with percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.59% | -0.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |