Explore the Family Name Wallerstein
The meaning of Wallerstein
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Wallerstein, a place near Nördlingen. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chanie, Shmuel, Eliezer, Pinchus, Yacov.
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How common is the last name Wallerstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wallerstein has shown a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wallerstein ranked 53,191st in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to 51,610th. This represents a roughly 3% increase in rank. During the same period, the total count of individuals with the Wallerstein surname also increased by over 10%, from 365 in 2000 to 403 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #51,610 | 2.97% |
| Count | 365 | 403 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallerstein
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Wallerstein surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group made up 94.79% of all Wallersteins in 2000, slightly decreasing to 93.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Wallersteins identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during this time frame, growing by nearly 27%. No Wallersteins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 93.55% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 5.21% | 26.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |