Explore the Family Name Wedell
The meaning of Wedell
German: variant of Wedel. This surname was in the past also found in France (Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Andre.
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How common is the last name Wedell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wedell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,884 in terms of frequency but dropped to the 35,622nd position by 2010, marking an 11.72% decline. The number of people with this last name also reduced from 684 to 631 during this period, indicating a 7.75% drop. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Wedell per 100,000 people decreased by 16%, declining from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,884 | #35,622 | -11.72% |
| Count | 684 | 631 | -7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wedell
The Decennial U.S. Census data related to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wedell shows minor changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of the Wedell family identified as White, with a negligible decrease of 0.03% over the decade, remaining nearly stable at approximately 96%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 30.14%, moving from 0.73% to 0.95%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.05% to 2.38%. No Wedells identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no data indicated identification with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.88% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.38% | 16.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.95% | 30.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |