Explore the Family Name Walth
The meaning of Walth
German: variant of Walt. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Reinhart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Walth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Walth' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,939 and had a count of 415 individuals bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.15 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had decreased to 53,913 and the count to 383 individuals, which equals a proportion of 0.13 per 100k. This represents a drop in popularity of 12.46% in terms of rank and a decrease of 7.71% in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #53,913 | -12.46% |
| Count | 415 | 383 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walth
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Walth' identified as White, although this proportion saw a small decrease from 97.35% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a noticeable increase, rising from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010, a change of 75.65%. Additionally, the 2010 census recorded a small percentage (1.57%) of individuals with the Walth surname identifying as having two or more ethnic identities. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 94.78% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.39% | 75.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |