Explore the Family Name Wollin
The meaning of Wollin
1. German: habitational name from any of various places so named, for example in Brandenburg and an island in Pomerania (now Poland). 2. Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of an unexplained (placename) element + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Wolin.
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How common is the last name Wollin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wollin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 30,264 in 2000 to 33,121 in 2010, marking a drop of 9.44%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 730 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, a reduction of 5.34%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the name Wollin became less common, dropping by 14.81% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #33,121 | -9.44% |
| Count | 730 | 691 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollin
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wollin from the same Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some shifts in ethnicity representation from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White increased slightly from 96.44% to 97.25%. Although minor, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.96% to 1.45%. However, the representation of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined significantly from 0.96% to 0%, and those identifying with two or more races fell from 1.64% to 1.01%. No change was observed for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 97.25% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.45% | 51.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.01% | -38.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |