Explore the Family Name Wilmouth
The meaning of Wilmouth
Altered form of English Wilmoth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilmouth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Wilmouth surname has seen a dip in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 43,058th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to the 52,267th spot, reflecting a drop of approximately 21.39%. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 473 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, a decline of about 16.07%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wilmouth per 100,000 population also diminished from 0.18 to 0.13, marking a substantial decrease of 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #52,267 | -21.39% |
| Count | 473 | 397 | -16.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilmouth
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Wilmouth surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority are identified as White, although there was a slight reduction from 97.46% in 2000 to 96.47% in 2010. Interestingly, the years between 2000 and 2010 saw the appearance of some diversity within this group as 1.26% of individuals with this surname were recorded as having two or more races, and another 1.26% identifying as Hispanic. No change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, all consistently reporting at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.47% | -1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |