Explore the Family Name Wilts
The meaning of Wilts
1. Dutch and North German: patronymic from Wilt 2. 2. English (Gloucestershire): perhaps a shortened variant of Willetts (also see Willett).
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How common is the last name Wilts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilts has slightly declined over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632nd in terms of commonality, while by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 64,721st place, representing a 1.71% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the sheer number of people bearing the surname Wilts actually rose from 293 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, an increase of 4.78%. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a dip of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #64,721 | -1.71% |
| Count | 293 | 307 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilts
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of those with the surname Wilts identify as White, although this percentage marginally fell from 93.17% in 2000 to 92.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Black individuals within this group slightly decreased from 4.78% in 2000 to 4.56% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, the census recorded a new ethnic identity within the Wilts surname bearers: Hispanic, making up 2.93%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 92.51% | -0.71% |
| Black | 4.78% | 4.56% | -4.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |