Explore the Family Name Wadel
The meaning of Wadel
1. German: nickname from Middle High German wadel, wedel ‘tail’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). 2. Scottish: variant of Waddell.
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How common is the last name Wadel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wadel has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wadel was ranked as the 38,464th most common surname in the United States with a count of 541 individuals identifying with this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 42,308 and the count also decreased to 513, constituting a change of -5.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #42,308 | -9.99% |
| Count | 541 | 513 | -5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wadel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wadel. There was no significant change recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals who identify as White, rising from 92.24% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 12.74%, from 2.59% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010. Conversely, the data revealed that the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, from 4.07% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 95.13% | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.92% | 12.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |