Explore the Family Name Wallrath
The meaning of Wallrath
German: habitational name from Wallrath in the Rhineland. Compare Walrath and Walrod.
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How common is the last name Wallrath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wallrath has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 147,095th in popularity with a count of 103 individuals. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 150,452nd, but the count of individuals with the surname increased to 109. The proportion of individuals with the surname remained the same at 0.04 per 100,000 people, indicating that the name's relative popularity amongst the population stayed fairly consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,095 | #150,452 | -2.28% |
| Count | 103 | 109 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallrath
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wallrath, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominant connection to white ethnicity. In 2000, 99% of individuals with this surname identified as white, although this percentage fell slightly to 96.33% by 2010. 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% | 96.33% | -2.7% |
| 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% |