Explore the Family Name Wollum
The meaning of Wollum
Norwegian: variant of Vollum, a habitational name from the farm name Vollum, dative plural case of voll ‘grassy field, meadow’ (see Voll).
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How common is the last name Wollum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wollum has seen a decrease in popularity within the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,219th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 84,748—a change of approximately -12.67%. During the same period, the number of individuals with the surname Wollum also decreased slightly from 239 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, reflecting a -7.53% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also reduced by -22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #84,748 | -12.67% |
| Count | 239 | 221 | -7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollum
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Wollum identify as White. In 2000, a whopping 99.16% of Wollums identified as White, though this figure dipped slightly to 96.83% in 2010, representing a -2.35% change. There were no recorded instances of Wollums identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, in 2010, there was a small increase in those identifying as Black, although the specific count was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 96.83% | -2.35% |
| Black | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |