Explore the Family Name Wolan
The meaning of Wolan
Polish: derivative of a personal name such as Wolimir (see Wolak).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wolan has seen a slight dip in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it ranked 65,298th most popular, and by 2010, it had dropped to 69,579th. The total count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 284 in 2000 to 282 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people named Wolan per 100,000 population fell by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #69,579 | -6.56% |
| Count | 284 | 282 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolan
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the name Wolan, information from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates little change between 2000 and 2010. Overwhelmingly, people with this surname identify as White, at 96.13% in 2000 and marginally increasing to 96.45% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 96.45% | 0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |