Explore the Family Name Walding
The meaning of Walding
English (Northamptonshire): variant of Welding.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Walding has seen a significant shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Walding was ranked 29,758th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 35,582nd spot, marking a decline of approximately 19.57%. Additionally, the overall count of individuals with this surname decreased from 746 to 632 during this period, signifying a reduction of about 15.28%. The proportion of people named Walding per 100k population also fell by 25%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #35,582 | -19.57% |
| Count | 746 | 632 | -15.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walding
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Walding surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.32% of Waldings identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 94.62% by 2010. The percentage of Waldings identifying with two or more races also saw a small drop from 1.07% to 0.95%. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an impressive rise of 315%, from 0.8% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Walding surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 94.62% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 3.32% | 315% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.95% | -11.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |