Explore the Family Name Welander
The meaning of Welander
Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of an unexplained first element (possibly from a placename) + the suffix -ander, derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Hjalmer, Sven, Thor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Welander in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Welander increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 60,887 in terms of frequency, and by 2010 it had moved up to 59,603. The count of individuals with the Welander surname also rose from 309 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, marking a 9.71% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #59,603 | 2.11% |
| Count | 309 | 339 | 9.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welander
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift within the Welander surname bearers. In 2000, nearly all identified as White (99.03%), but by 2010, this percentage had dipped slightly to 94.69%. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 these groups accounted for 1.47% and 2.65% of the Welander surname bearers respectively. There were no changes in the proportions identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.03% | 94.69% | -4.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |