Explore the Family Name Wachtler
The meaning of Wachtler
German (also Wächtler): occupational name for a bird catcher or dealer, from an agent derivative of Wachtel. Some characteristic forenames: German Siegmund, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wachtler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wachtler held a rank of 50,261 in popularity in 2000 and fell to 53,913 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight dip from 391 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, a change of -2.05%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Wachtler per 100k also decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #53,913 | -7.27% |
| Count | 391 | 383 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wachtler
With respect to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wachtler identified as White, with a slight increase from 95.14% in 2000 to 95.3% in 2010. There was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which saw a notable increase from 2.3% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, which indicates a growth of 24.78% over the decade. The group "Two or more races" was represented in 2000 with 2.05%, but there was no representation in this group in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 95.3% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.87% | 24.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |