Explore the Family Name Wedlake
The meaning of Wedlake
English: variant of Wedlock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wedlake in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wedlake has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,553rd and by 2010, it dropped to 65,244th, a decline of approximately 11.43%. During this period, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 324 to 304, a reduction of about 6.17%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #65,244 | -11.43% |
| Count | 324 | 304 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wedlake
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wedlake identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 97.84% to 95.72%. The Hispanic representation within this group saw an increase of 42.16%, rising from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.72% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.63% | 42.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |