Explore the Family Name Valder
The meaning of Valder
1. North German: variant of Walder, a topographic name for someone who lived in a forest or wood. 2. English: Kentish variant of Faulder. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Valder in the United States?
The surname Valder has seen some changes in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,412th most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to the 83,834th spot, representing a decrease of 14.2%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the surname Valder also declined from 246 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, constituting an 8.94% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, marking an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #83,834 | -14.2% |
| Count | 246 | 224 | -8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valder
Turning to the ethnicity of those with the surname Valder, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, increasing from 83.74% in 2000 to 87.50% in 2010, a change of 4.49%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 12.20% in 2000 to 10.71% in 2010, a drop of 12.21%. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for the years provided.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.74% | 87.5% | 4.49% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 10.71% | -12.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |