Explore the Family Name Walvoord
The meaning of Walvoord
Dutch: habitational name from Walvoord or Walfort, the name of a farm and a castle at the river Slinge in Bredevoort, Gelderland.
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How common is the last name Walvoord in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Walvoord has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, but rose to the 67,318th spot by 2010, marking a change of 4.48%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 259 to 293 during this time period, a growth of 13.13%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #67,318 | 4.48% |
| Count | 259 | 293 | 13.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walvoord
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the Walvoord surname identify as White. This ethnic identity decreased slightly from 97.68% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, which was non-existent in 2000 and reached 4.10% by 2010. There were no reported identifications as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's also notable that there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 95.56% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| 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% |