Explore the Family Name Wloch
The meaning of Wloch
Polish (Włoch) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Włoch): ethnic name for someone from Italy, Polish Włoch. See also Czech Vlach.
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How common is the last name Wloch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wloch saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 86,992 and increased to 82,044 in 2010, representing a popularity boost of 5.69%. This change is also reflected in the total count of individuals with this last name, which grew by 15.58% from 199 to 230 over the same period. Likewise, the proportion of people named Wloch per 100,000 increased by 14.29%, from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #82,044 | 5.69% |
| Count | 199 | 230 | 15.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wloch
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those carrying the Wloch surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 96.48% of Wlochs identified as such, slightly decreasing to 94.78% in 2010—a decrease of 1.76%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 indicated the emergence of a Hispanic presence within the Wloch surname holders, accounting for 2.61%, where no record was present in the 2000 data. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 94.78% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |