Explore the Family Name Wadler
The meaning of Wadler
1. South German: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German wadelen ‘to wander, to roam’. 2. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Wade ‘calf (part of a body)’ + the German suffix -ler. It is one of names randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dovid.
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How common is the last name Wadler in the United States?
The surname Wadler has seen a decline in popularity based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Wadler ranked 65,862 in popularity and had a count of 281. However, by 2010, the popularity rank had slipped to 79,846 with the count decreasing to 238, which denotes a change of -21.23% and -15.3% respectively. The proportion per 100k also saw a dip of -20.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #79,846 | -21.23% |
| Count | 281 | 238 | -15.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wadler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the Wadler surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.22% of those with this last name identified as White, although this percentage fell to 93.70% by 2010, marking a decrease of -4.60%. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small proportion (2.94%) who identified as Black, which was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 93.7% | -4.6% |
| Black | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |