Explore the Family Name Wilmont
The meaning of Wilmont
1. Altered form of Walloon or English Wilmot. The surname Wilmont is also found in Belgium (Wallonia) and northern France, but it is very rare there. 2. In some cases probably also Dutch: altered form of Walloon Wilmot or of its very rare French cognate Willemont.
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How common is the last name Wilmont in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilmont has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wilmont was ranked 62,396 in terms of popularity, and this rank fell to 67,519 by 2010, reflecting a drop of 8.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped during this period, with a total of 300 people having this surname in 2000 compared to 292 in 2010, a decline of 2.67%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.11 with the surname Wilmont in 2000, falling to 0.1 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #67,519 | -8.21% |
| Count | 300 | 292 | -2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilmont
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilmont has seen some changes between 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 53.67% of those with the surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 54.45% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the surname group also grew, from 3.67% in 2000 to 5.48% in 2010, an increase of 49.32%. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 40.00% in 2000 to 37.67% in 2010, a decline of 5.83%. The census data showed no individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small percentage (1.71%) in 2010 who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.67% | 54.45% | 1.45% |
| Black | 40% | 37.67% | -5.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 5.48% | 49.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |