Explore the Family Name De Wolfe
The meaning of De Wolfe
Americanized form of Dutch and Flemish De Wolf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Wolfe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Wolfe has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 18,892 in 2000 to 19,945 in 2010, a change of -5.57%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,337 to 1,345, indicating a growth rate of 0.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.0%, moving from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,892 | #19,945 | -5.57% |
| Count | 1,337 | 1,345 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Wolfe
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Wolfe, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity at over 96% for both years. A significant increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 0.37% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010, a 162.16% change. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw an increase from 0.60% to 0.97%. Meanwhile, some declines were noted in other categories. The percentage of individuals who identified as having two or more races declined by 13.33%, and no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010, down from small percentages in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 96.13% | -0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.56% | -13.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.37% | 0.97% | 162.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.97% | 61.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |