Explore the Family Name Waldt
The meaning of Waldt
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German walt ‘forest’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wald.
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How common is the last name Waldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Waldt' has seen a slight decrease in its popularity rank, moving from 92,217 in 2000 to 93,921 in 2010, marking a change of -1.85%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.41%, from 185 in 2000 to 195 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #93,921 | -1.85% |
| Count | 185 | 195 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waldt
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Waldt' is predominately white, with 97.44% of individuals identifying as such in 2010, down slightly from 99.46% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.46% | 97.44% | -2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |