Explore the Family Name Wandling
The meaning of Wandling
Perhaps an altered form of German Wendling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wandling in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wandling has seen a minor shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wandling ranked as the 54,269th most common surname, and by 2010, its rank had slightly increased to 53,072. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew over this period, with the count increasing from 356 to 390, marking an approximate growth rate of 9.55%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people stayed consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #53,072 | 2.21% |
| Count | 356 | 390 | 9.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wandling
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the individuals with the last name Wandling identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 99.16% in 2000 to 94.87% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a small percentage of Wandlings identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals with the surname Wandling identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 94.87% | -4.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |