Explore the Family Name Wilman
The meaning of Wilman
1. Americanized form of German Willmann or of its variant Wilmann. 2. English (Yorkshire): variant of Willman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilman has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 80,216 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but dropped to 90,495 by 2010—a change of -12.81%. Similarly, the count (number of people with this surname) also decreased from 220 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, marking a change of -7.27%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Wilman per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #90,495 | -12.81% |
| Count | 220 | 204 | -7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilman. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (86.36%), followed by Hispanic (9.09%) and Black (3.64%). By 2010, the proportions had shifted slightly with the percentage of Whites increasing to 88.73%, Hispanics rising to 9.8%, and no individuals identifying as Black. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Wilman identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.36% | 88.73% | 2.74% |
| Hispanic | 9.09% | 9.8% | 7.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |