Explore the Family Name Waldoch
The meaning of Waldoch
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waldoch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waldoch saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Waldoch ranked as the 46,426th most common surname, while by 2010, it had dropped to the 51,512th position, reflecting a decline of almost 11%. The count of individuals with the Waldoch surname also decreased by approximately 6.5%, from 432 in 2000 to 404 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Waldoch per 100,000 residents dropped by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #51,512 | -10.96% |
| Count | 432 | 404 | -6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldoch
Looking at the ethnic identity distribution for the surname Waldoch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those identified as White account for the vast majority. In 2000, about 97.69% of those bearing the Waldoch surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 97.03% in 2010. The decade also marked the first appearance of those identifying as Hispanic within the Waldoch surname group, accounting for 1.49% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the Waldoch surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.03% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |