Explore the Family Name Wamboldt
The meaning of Wamboldt
German: variant of Wambold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wamboldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wamboldt ranked 49,057 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 50,467 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.87%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a slight increase from 403 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, representing a change of 2.73%. The proportion of people named Wamboldt per 100,000 decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #50,467 | -2.87% |
| Count | 403 | 414 | 2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wamboldt
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wamboldt surname, data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, accounting for 97.77% in 2000 and 97.1% in 2010, a marginal decrease of 0.69%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight emergence of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, totaling 1.21% which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 97.1% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 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% |