Explore the Family Name De Waele
The meaning of De Waele
Flemish (also Dewaele): cognate of Dutch De Waal. This surname is also found in France (Nord). Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Marcel.
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How common is the last name De Waele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Waele experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 57,544 to 57,639, a change of -0.17%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the De Waele surname increased by 6.65% during the same period, from 331 to 353. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #57,639 | -0.17% |
| Count | 331 | 353 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Waele
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname De Waele identified as White, with an increase from 96.07% in 2000 to 97.45% in 2010. Additionally, in 2000, a small percentage (1.51%) reported having two or more ethnic identities, but by 2010, this figure had dropped to zero. There were no individuals with the De Waele surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 97.45% | 1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |