Explore the Family Name Wardenburg
The meaning of Wardenburg
German: habitational name from Wardenburg in Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Wardenburg in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Wardenburg, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 83,004 to 85,659, a decrease of 3.2 percent. Despite this fall in rank, the count of individuals bearing this surname actually increased during this period, with 211 recorded instances in 2000 compared to 218 in 2010, showing a 3.32 percent growth. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 12.5 percent, shifting from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #85,659 | -3.2% |
| Count | 211 | 218 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wardenburg
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wardenburg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed minimal diversity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname being used by individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority, over 99 percent in both years, identified as White. Specifically, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly by 0.45 percent, from 99.53 percent in 2000 to 99.08 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.53% | 99.08% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |