Explore the Family Name Walp
The meaning of Walp
Perhaps an altered form of Swiss German Wulp: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walp in the United States?
The surname Walp, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,105 in popularity but fell to 33,036 by 2010, a drop of 21.88%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time frame, going from 840 people in 2000 to 693 in 2010, a decline of 17.5%. Per 100,000 individuals, the proportion of people named Walp dropped from 0.31 to 0.23, a reduction of 25.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #33,036 | -21.88% |
| Count | 840 | 693 | -17.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.23 | -25.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walp
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Walp, Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.81% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 96.68% in 2010. There were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity recorded for either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010, and for the first time in 2010, 1.3% of individuals with the surname Walp identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 96.68% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |