Explore the Family Name Waldinger
The meaning of Waldinger
1. German: habitational name for someone from a place called Walding in Upper Austria. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Wald ‘forest’ + the suffix -inger. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Hans.
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How common is the last name Waldinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Waldinger experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,608th and by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 57,372, reflecting a change of -9.06%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 370 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, marking a -4.05% change. Similarly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 individuals saw a decrease of -14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #57,372 | -9.06% |
| Count | 370 | 355 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldinger
On the subject of ethnic identity associated with the Waldinger surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of Waldingers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by -12.96%, while those identifying as Two or more races increased dramatically by 91.36%. Those identifying as White decreased slightly by -2.34%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 66.67%. In both years, there were no Waldingers who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 92.11% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 3.1% | 91.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.25% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.41% | -12.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |