Explore the Family Name Waletzko
The meaning of Waletzko
Germanized form of Polish Walecko: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Waletzko in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waletzko increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 75,317th position, marking a growth of 3.12%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period. In 2000, there were 229 Waletzkos recorded, while in 2010, the count was at 256, representing an increase of 11.79%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals slightly increased from 0.08 to 0.09 indicating a rise of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #75,317 | 3.12% |
| Count | 229 | 256 | 11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waletzko
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Waletzko surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White. In 2000, this percentage was as high as 99%, though this decreased slightly to 98.44% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either census year. These numbers remained constant, demonstrating no changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.44% | -0.57% |
| 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% |