Explore the Family Name Willyard
The meaning of Willyard
Americanized form of German Williard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willyard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Willyard has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 26,239th most common surname in the United States with 876 recorded instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 30,665th rank with a count of 760, representing a decrease of roughly 16.87% in its ranking and 13.24% in its overall count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.75%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #30,665 | -16.87% |
| Count | 876 | 760 | -13.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willyard
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Willyard. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.55%. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant increase of 146.25% over this period. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained constant at 0%, while those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic experienced decreases of 23.33% and 23.36% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 94.34% | -0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 1.97% | 146.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.84% | -23.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.05% | -23.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |