Find out how popular the last name Wallin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wallin.

Wallin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wallin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wallin in America

Wallin is the 4995th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wallin surname appeared 7,034 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Wallin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wallin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wallin

The surname WALLIN is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "walh" or "wealh," which referred to a Briton or a foreigner. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who was perceived as a stranger or outsider in a particular community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th century onwards. For example, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a person named Walter le Waleys, which is believed to be an early variant of the surname WALLIN.

One notable historical figure with this surname was John Wallin, an English scholar and clergyman who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in 1558 and served as the Rector of Polstead in Suffolk from 1596 until his death in 1621.

Another person of note was William Wallin, an English composer and organist who lived in the 17th century. He was born around 1615 and served as the organist at St. Peter Mancroft in Norwich, where he is believed to have died in 1668.

In the 18th century, there was a Swedish clergyman named Jakob Wallin who lived from 1707 to 1790. He was a prominent figure in the Swedish Lutheran Church and served as the Archbishop of Uppsala from 1772 until his death.

The 19th century saw the birth of Gustav Wallin, a Swedish poet and bishop who lived from 1811 to 1894. He is best known for his contributions to Swedish literature, particularly his religious poetry and hymns.

Finally, one of the most notable figures with this surname was Johan Olof Wallin, a Swedish writer and hymnist who lived from 1779 to 1839. He is considered one of the greatest poets in the Swedish language and is known for his contributions to the Swedish hymnal, which included many of his own compositions.

While the surname WALLIN has its roots in England, it has also been prevalent in other parts of Europe, particularly in Scandinavia. Over time, it has spread to various regions and countries, reflecting the mobility and migration of people throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wallin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wallin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wallin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wallin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wallin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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