Explore the Family Name Wachholz
The meaning of Wachholz
German: 1. habitational name for someone from a place called Wachholz (‘boggy woods’) near Stade (Lower Saxony). 2. from the ancient Germanic personal name Wacald. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Wachholz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wachholz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,885th most popular and by 2010, it had dropped to the 42,579th spot, indicating a 6.75% change. In terms of count, there were 518 individuals bearing the Wachholz name in 2000, which slightly declined to 509 in 2010. This represents a -1.74% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a -10.53% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #42,579 | -6.75% |
| Count | 518 | 509 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wachholz
In terms of ethnicity or ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Wachholz surname identified as White in both years. However, there was a small decline over the decade, from 97.49% in 2000 to 95.68% in 2010. The data does not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was, however, a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010, which represents a 154.31% change. By 2010, there were also some individuals (0.98%) who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 95.68% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.95% | 154.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |