Explore the Family Name Walck
The meaning of Walck
German: variant of Walker or Walch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Walck has seen a small decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,710 in popularity with 1,265 instances, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 22,012 with only 1,178 counts. This indicates a change of -11.68 in rank and -6.88 in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also shrunk from 0.47 to 0.4, marking a decrease of 14.89.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,710 | #22,012 | -11.68% |
| Count | 1,265 | 1,178 | -6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.4 | -14.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walck
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Walck, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, however, the percentage decreased slightly from 94.47 to 93.12. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.74 to 2.63. There was also an increase in the number of people reporting two or more ethnic identities, going up from 1.58 to 2.12. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 1.34 to 1.10. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 93.12% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.63% | 51.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.12% | 34.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 1.1% | -17.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |