Explore the Family Name Waltenbaugh
The meaning of Waltenbaugh
Americanized form of German Waltenbach, a habitational name from a place so named in Austria, near Leoben (Styria). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Waltenbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waltenbaugh has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,557 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 64,054 marking a change of -5.77%. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of individuals carrying the surname remained steady at 311 from 2000 to 2010. This constant count resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing slightly by -8.33% due to the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #64,054 | -5.77% |
| Count | 311 | 311 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waltenbaugh
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waltenbaugh, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. Both in 2000 and 2010, 98.71% of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing no change over the decade. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those who identify with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or reported as 0%, indicating negligible representation or none at all for these groups in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 98.71% | 0% |
| 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% |