Explore the Family Name Wandel
The meaning of Wandel
1. German and Dutch: variant of Wendel. 2. Flemish (De Wandel): nickname for a pilgrim or an occupational name for a peddler, or a nickname for an unreliable person. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Gerhard, Horst, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Wandel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Wandel' declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,938 in popularity with a count of 550 individuals bearing the name across the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 42,378 and the count fell to 512 individuals. This represented a decrease of 11.7% in ranking and a drop of nearly 7% in the number of people with this surname. Furthermore, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people also fell by 15%, from 0.2 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #42,378 | -11.7% |
| Count | 550 | 512 | -6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wandel
On the subject of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of those with the surname 'Wandel' identified as White, with percentages of 97.45 in 2000 and 95.12 in 2010. A small fraction identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this count diminished to zero by 2010. The Hispanic community recorded an increase, with no individuals identifying as such in 2000, but a 2.93% representation in 2010. No individuals with the Wandel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.12% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |