Explore the Family Name Waltemath
The meaning of Waltemath
North German: nickname meaning ‘moderate, measured’, from Low German wol to mate ‘well to measure’ (‘well measured’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waltemath in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waltemath has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,717th in terms of popularity, this ranking dropped to 78,316th in 2010, marking a 7.7% decline. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with the Waltemath surname also decreased from 249 to 244, which is a change of approximately -2.01%. The proportion per 100k also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #78,316 | -7.7% |
| Count | 249 | 244 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waltemath
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Waltemath surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identifies as white. In 2000, about 93.17% of individuals with this surname identified as white; this figure slightly increased to 94.67% in 2010, showing a 1.61% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a minor increase, from 3.61% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, making a change of 2.22%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 94.67% | 1.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 3.69% | 2.22% |
| 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% |