Explore the Family Name Wallenstein
The meaning of Wallenstein
1. German: habitational name from Wallenstein (originally Waldenstein ‘forest rock’, Czech Valdštejn) in Bohemia. This is the name of a dynasty of Czech counts, the most famous of whom, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (1583–1634), was the leader of the Habsburg forces that defeated the Protestants in Bohemia during the Thirty Years War. See also Waldstein. 2. Subsequently, Wallenstein was also adopted as a Jewish surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Benzion.
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How common is the last name Wallenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wallenstein has experienced a slight uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wallenstein was ranked 49,869th in popularity and by 2010 it moved up to 49,824th. This represents an increase of approximately 0.09%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 395 in 2000 to 421 in 2010, indicating a rise of 6.58%. However, the proportion of the Wallenstein surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%, falling from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #49,824 | 0.09% |
| Count | 395 | 421 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallenstein
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wallenstein surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identify as White, at 96.71% in 2000, increasing slightly to 97.15% by 2010. There was a small percentage (1.52%) that identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this category was not represented in the 2010 data. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also dropped from 1.27% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black categories reported no individuals with the Wallenstein surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 97.15% | 0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |