Explore the Family Name Waldren
The meaning of Waldren
English: variant of Waldron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waldren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waldren showed a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Waldren held the rank of 31,530 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped to 35,345, indicating a negative change of 12.1%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 694 to 637 during this period, a reduction of 8.21%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Waldren declined by 15.38%, from 0.26 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #35,345 | -12.1% |
| Count | 694 | 637 | -8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldren
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Waldren, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts over the same decade. The percentage of Waldrens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 15.38%. Those claiming two or more races also saw a slight decrease. Conversely, those identifying as White experienced a modest increase of 1.01%. The most significant growth was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 51.35%. However, the proportion of Waldrens identifying as Black decreased by 12.33%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native took the sharpest fall, dropping by 58.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.01% | 85.87% | 1.01% |
| Black | 5.19% | 4.55% | -12.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.92% | 51.35% |
| Two or More Races | 4.03% | 3.77% | -6.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.1% | -15.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 0.78% | -58.29% |