Explore the Family Name Waldow
The meaning of Waldow
German: 1. variant of Waldo. 2. habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg (formerly Pomerania, now Poland). Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Gerhard, Otto.
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How common is the last name Waldow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waldow has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Waldow was ranked 55,971 in terms of popularity but fell to 61,745 by 2010, reflecting a change of -10.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 342 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, a decline of -4.97%. Correspondingly, the proportion of Waldows per 100,000 people dropped by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #61,745 | -10.32% |
| Count | 342 | 325 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldow
The ethnic identity associated with the Waldow surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census is predominantly white. In 2000, 94.74% of Waldows identified as white, a figure that rose marginally to 95.08% in 2010. There was a small representation of Hispanics within the Waldow populace, increasing from 2.63% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.32%. No data were reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 95.08% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 2.77% | 5.32% |
| 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% |