Explore the Family Name Wolin
The meaning of Wolin
1. Jewish (American): shortened form of Wolinski or Wolinsky. 2. Swedish: variant of Wollin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wolin saw a slight dip in its popularity rankings between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wolin was ranked 30,831st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 33,036th. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 713 in 2000 to 693 in 2010, marking a change of -2.81%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Wolin per 100,000 people also fell by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #33,036 | -7.15% |
| Count | 713 | 693 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolin
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wolin indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races increased from zero to 1.30%, while the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.63% to 93.80%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase from 2.10% to 3.17%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 93.8% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.17% | 50.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.44% | 105.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |