Explore the Family Name Wandell
The meaning of Wandell
Variant of Wendel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wandell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wandell decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 26,968 to 30,222, a drop of approximately 12.07%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by about 8.39%, from 846 in 2000 to 775 in 2010. This falling trend is further reflected in the proportion per 100k statistic, which dropped by 16.13% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,968 | #30,222 | -12.07% |
| Count | 846 | 775 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wandell
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts in the distribution across different groups. Among Wandells, the majority identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.86% in 2000 to 93.55% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic population within this surname group saw a significant increase of 154.93% over the same period. Despite smaller numbers, there was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, up by 33.77%. There were also new appearances of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities among Wandells in 2010, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders marginally decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 93.55% | -2.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.06% | 33.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.81% | 154.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.03% | -2.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |