Explore the Family Name Waldecker
The meaning of Waldecker
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Waldeck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waldecker in the United States?
The surname Waldecker, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a notable decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,838 in terms of prevalence but fell to 56,972 by 2010, representing a 19.09% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 416 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, a decrease of 13.94%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 20%, shifting from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #56,972 | -19.09% |
| Count | 416 | 358 | -13.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldecker
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Waldecker identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Nearly all (98.32% in 2000 and 96.93% in 2010) reported this ethnicity. There was a slight decrease of 1.41% in this category over the decade. The data shows no representation for this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 96.93% | -1.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |