Explore the Family Name Waltrip
The meaning of Waltrip
English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waltrip in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Waltrip saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped by about 4.2%, moving from the 17,510th most popular surname to the 18,246th. However, the actual number of people bearing this surname increased by 2.7%, growing from 1,483 to 1,523 over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by around 5.45%, indicating that while the total count may have risen, it didn't keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,510 | #18,246 | -4.2% |
| Count | 1,483 | 1,523 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.52 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waltrip
Examining the ethnic identity of those with the surname Waltrip, there were discernible changes across different groups between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both saw increases of 27.27% and 30.61% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native also rose, albeit at smaller rates of 15.38% and 13.91%. Remarkably, the proportion of people identifying as White remained consistent at 92.38%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Black with this surname witnessed a substantial decrease of 70.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.38% | 92.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.56% | 30.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.1% | 15.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 1.31% | 13.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.12% | 27.27% |
| Black | 1.82% | 0.53% | -70.88% |