Explore the Family Name Waldrum
The meaning of Waldrum
English: variant of Waldron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waldrum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waldrum has moderately increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,124th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 51,610th. This represents a 6.37% increase in popularity over the decade. The actual number of people with the Waldrum surname also rose during this period, from 349 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 15.47%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people went up slightly from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #51,610 | 6.37% |
| Count | 349 | 403 | 15.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldrum
As for ethnic identity, the Waldrum surname has been predominantly associated with people who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 87.39% of those carrying the Waldrum surname identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly to 83.87% by 2010. During the same time period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.72% in 2000 to 5.46% in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as Black reduced from 10.60% to 8.93%. No individuals with the Waldrum surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.39% | 83.87% | -4.03% |
| Black | 10.6% | 8.93% | -15.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 5.46% | 217.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |