Explore the Family Name Waalkes
The meaning of Waalkes
North German: variant of Walkes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waalkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waalkes has seen a slight rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 83,004th in terms of commonality and by 2010, it had risen to 80,926th – an improvement of 2.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 211 in 2000 to 234 in 2010, indicating a growth of 10.9%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname Waalkes remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #80,926 | 2.5% |
| Count | 211 | 234 | 10.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waalkes
The ethnicity associated with the surname Waalkes is overwhelmingly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.05% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 99.57% by 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and individuals identifying with two or more races were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 99.57% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |