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

Wallo, 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 Wallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wallo in America

Wallo is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wallo surname appeared 332 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wallo 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 Wallo

The surname Wallo has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wall," which referred to a defensive wall or fortification. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked on a wall or fortified structure.

In the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, there is a reference to a person named Walter de la Walle, which is an early variation of the Wallo surname. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period in England.

The Wallo surname is also found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as court records, tax rolls, and parish registers. For instance, in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire from 1347, a William de Wallo is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in that region.

One notable individual bearing the Wallo surname was John Wallo, a merchant and alderman who lived in London in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in records from the city's guildhall, highlighting the prominence of the name among the urban mercantile class during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Wallo surname appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. A notable figure from this era was Robert Wallo (c. 1510-1580), a landowner and member of the gentry class in Lincolnshire. His family's holdings and influence in the region are documented in various historical sources.

Moving into the 17th century, the Wallo surname spread to other parts of England, with individuals bearing the name appearing in records from counties such as Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. One noteworthy figure was William Wallo (1620-1689), a prominent merchant and ship owner from the city of Nottingham, whose business dealings and investments in the shipping industry are well-documented.

Throughout its history, the Wallo surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Wallo, Walloe, Walloo, and Wallow. These variations reflect the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier periods and the influence of regional dialects and scribal practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wallo

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

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 Wallo 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 Wallo 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 Wallo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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