Explore the Family Name Waterstradt
The meaning of Waterstradt
North German: topographic name (meaning literally ‘water street’) for someone who lived by the water or along a canal; or perhaps a habitational name from Waterstraat in East Flanders, Belgium. Compare Waterstraat. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waterstradt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waterstradt has seen a slight decline. In 2000, it was ranked as the 84,310th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to the 90,495th position, representing a drop of 7.34%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 207 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, a decline of 1.45%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Waterstradt name per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #90,495 | -7.34% |
| Count | 207 | 204 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waterstradt
As for Ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Waterstradt identify as White. In 2000, 97.58% identified as such, although this figure decreased slightly to 95.10% by 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities among people with this surname during the same time period. Notably, there were zero reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 95.1% | -2.54% |
| 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% |