Explore the Family Name Wahle
The meaning of Wahle
German: 1. variant of Wahl 1. 2. habitational name from Wahle near Braunschweig. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Klaus, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Wahle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Wahle" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,403 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 47,791, marking a change of -5.26%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 444 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, a decline of just -0.23%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the surname Wahle represented 0.16 in 2000 and fell to 0.15 in 2010, a decrease of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #47,791 | -5.26% |
| Count | 444 | 443 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Wahle," the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.52% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.49% in 2010. The data shows no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifying with this surname in either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage (1.13%) reported belonging to two or more races in 2010; this category was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.49% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |