Explore the Family Name Waldorf
The meaning of Waldorf
German: habitational name from any of at least three places so called, named with Old High German wald ‘forest’ + dorf ‘village, settlement’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waldorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Waldorf' saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 15,052nd most popular last name in 2000, it shifted to 16,166 in 2010, marking a 7.4 percent drop. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly by 0.56 percent during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010, a decline of 8.96 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,052 | #16,166 | -7.4% |
| Count | 1,798 | 1,788 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.61 | -8.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldorf
The ethnicity associated with the Waldorf surname experienced some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those who identified as White showed a small decrease from 95.49 percent to 93.85 percent. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities saw increases of 45.90 percent and 58.93 percent respectively. The number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased significantly by 125 percent. The Hispanic representation also rose by 17.50 percent. In contrast, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a 36.07 percent reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 93.85% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.35% | 17.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.62% | 125% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.89% | 45.9% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.89% | 58.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.39% | -36.07% |