Explore the Family Name Waldemar
The meaning of Waldemar
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Waldemar, composed of the elements walt ‘power, rule’ + mar ‘fame’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waldemar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waldemar has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Waldemar was ranked 70473 in popularity with a count of 259 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had decreased to 76029 and the number of individuals with this surname fell slightly to 253. The proportion of people with the name Waldemar per 100,000 also dropped by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #76,029 | -7.88% |
| Count | 259 | 253 | -2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldemar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Waldemar identified as White, making up 83.01% in 2000 and 77.87% in 2010, marking a 6.19% decrease. Black ethnicity accounted for 12.74% in 2000 and 12.25% in 2010. A notable change was seen within the Hispanic population, which went from 0% in 2000 to 7.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races comprised 2.32% in 2000 but were not represented in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.01% | 77.87% | -6.19% |
| Black | 12.74% | 12.25% | -3.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |