2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Withall
An English habitational surname derived from a place named Widehall or Withal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Withall. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Withall surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Withall with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Withall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Withall, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Withall
The surname Withall is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. Originating primarily in southern England, the name is closely associated with areas such as Sussex and Kent. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, roughly around the 13th to 14th centuries.
The name Withall is derived from the Old English words "wið" meaning "against" or "opposite" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "corner of land." Its etymological construction suggests it was a topographic surname given to people who lived near a nook of land opposite something significant, such as a distinctive landmark or another estate.
Historical records of the surname Withall trace back to medieval times, appearing in various forms in manorial rolls and tax records. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a Sussex Subsidy Roll from 1296, where a John Wythale is recorded as a landholder. This suggests that the name had already been localized and established by the late 13th century.
Throughout the following centuries, the spelling of Withall varied across different records. In the 14th century, variants such as Wythale and Withale appear, confirming the name’s enduring presence in southern England. By the 15th century, the spelling had largely standardized to Withall.
One notable individual with the surname is Richard Withall, who was recorded as a merchant in London during the early 16th century. Born around 1500 and dying in 1555, Richard Withall contributed to the import-export trade between England and the continent, illustrating the socio-economic rise of individuals with this surname during the Tudor period.
Another significant figure is Thomas Withall, a yeoman from Kent who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in 1572 and died in 1629. His estate records from 1623 mention landholdings in the parish of Pembury, indicating the family's growing prominence in the region.
In literature, the surname Withall appears in various historical narratives and documents. For instance, a 1653 will of Anne Withall, a widow from Sussex, provides insights into the household arranges and possessions of the period, reflecting her family's status.
In more war-torn times, John Withall, a soldier born in 1691, fought in the War of the Spanish Succession, rising to the rank of sergeant before his death in 1730. His military records highlight the varied roles people with this surname undertook.
Lastly, Edward Withall, an 18th-century cleric born in 1715 and died in 1778, served as a rector in the parish of Fittleworth, Surrey. Known for his contributions to the local church and community, Edward's life demonstrates the continuing presence and social contributions of those bearing the surname through the centuries.
Throughout its history, the surname Withall has appeared in various forms and contexts, reflecting both its geographic origins and evolving social significance. The individuals bearing this name contributed to and were shaped by the historical tapestry of England, leaving behind a legacy documented in historical records and local narratives.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Withall
Among Census respondents with the surname Withall, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Withall bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Withall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Withall
Withall appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,366 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,441 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 6,366 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,441 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Withall surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #153,590 | -7.3% |
| Count | 116 | 104 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Withall bearers went from 116 to 104 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,441 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #153,590.
FAQ
Withall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Withall?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Withall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Withall?
Withall ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Withall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Withall.
Has Withall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Withall went from 116 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Withall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Withall, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Withall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Withall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Hispanic (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Withall (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Withall mean?
An English habitational surname derived from a place named Widehall or Withal. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Withall (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Withall?
You can see how many people have the surname Withall on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.