Explore the Family Name Walper
The meaning of Walper
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Waldobert, composed of the elements walt ‘rule’ + berht ‘bright, famous’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walper in the United States?
The surname 'Walper' held the rank of 74,675 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 90,853, marking a decrease of 21.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline. In 2000, there were 241 people identified as 'Walper', but by 2010, the number had reduced to 203, signifying a 15.77% drop. This data shows that for every 100,000 people, there were 0.09 in 2000 and 0.07 in 2010 with the last name 'Walper', indicating a 22.22% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #90,853 | -21.66% |
| Count | 241 | 203 | -15.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walper
When it comes to ethnic identity, the vast majority of those carrying the 'Walper' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group represented 92.53% and increased slightly to 93.60% in 2010. A small fraction of the 'Walper' population identified as Hispanic, with 4.98% in 2000 but decreasing markedly to 3.45% in 2010. The data did not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 93.6% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 4.98% | 3.45% | -30.72% |
| 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% |