Explore the Family Name Walde
The meaning of Walde
1. German: variant of Wald. 2. German: habitational name from any of various placenames with Wald ‘forest’. 3. English (Sussex): variant of Wold. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Walde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walde has experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945, but fell to 54,864 by 2010, representing a change of -5.62%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 376 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, a decrease of 0.27%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Walde surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.14% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #54,864 | -5.62% |
| Count | 376 | 375 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walde
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Walde surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 91.76% in 2000 to 88.80% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group for this surname is Hispanic, which increased from 3.46% in 2000 to 4.80% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander population, which grew by 62.91% over the decade. Also noteworthy is the emergence of Black individuals within this surname, from no recorded presence in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, and there were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 88.8% | -3.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.8% | 38.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.13% | 3.47% | 62.91% |
| Black | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |