Explore the Family Name Walser
The meaning of Walser
1. South German: habitational name for someone from Wals near Salzburg. 2. German: variant of Walliser. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Siegbert, Wilhelm, Egon, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Walser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Walser showed a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 10,984 to 11,341, which represents a change of -3.25. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.7%, going from 2,657 in 2000 to 2,782 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 of people bearing the Walser surname also experienced a drop, decreasing by 4.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,984 | #11,341 | -3.25% |
| Count | 2,657 | 2,782 | 4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.94 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walser
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Walser surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.17% in 2000 to 90.80% in 2010. The Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander populations identifying with this surname saw increases of 32.07% and 48.21% respectively, while those identifying as Black saw a modest increase of 3.85%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.35% to 1.62%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Walsers identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly dipped by 2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 90.8% | -1.49% |
| Black | 3.12% | 3.24% | 3.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.13% | 32.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.62% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.83% | 48.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.4% | -2.44% |