Explore the Family Name Wandler
The meaning of Wandler
German: variant of Wendler. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Monique.
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How common is the last name Wandler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wandler was ranked 49,767 in popularity in the year 2000 and then dropped slightly to 51,941 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.37% over that period. The total count of people with the Wandler surname increased minutely from 396 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, showing a small growth of 1.01%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a slight decline, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010—a 6.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #51,941 | -4.37% |
| Count | 396 | 400 | 1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wandler
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Wandler surname identified as White, with 94.19% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 94.00% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were at 1.52% in 2000 but were not represented in the 2010 data. Those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 with 1.75%, while they weren't present in the 2000 data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.78% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 94% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 2.25% | -19.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |