Explore the Family Name Walterscheid

The meaning of Walterscheid

German: habitational name from a place so called in the Rhineland.

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How common is the last name Walterscheid in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Walterscheid has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Walterscheid stood at rank 49,471 and by 2010 it had dipped to 49,723 exhibiting a marginal change of -0.51%. The count, however, increased from 399 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 5.76%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.67% moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#49,471#49,723-0.51%
Count3994225.76%
Proportion per 100k0.150.14-6.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walterscheid

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Walterscheid also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The dominant ethnicity remained White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 97.49% in 2000 to 96.68% in 2010, a change of -0.83%. Interestingly, the presence of the Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase of 74%, moving from 1.50% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained constant or were suppressed for privacy.

20002010Change
White97.49%96.68%-0.83%
Hispanic1.5%2.61%74%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%