Explore the Family Name Welding
The meaning of Welding
1. English (Lancashire): from a Middle English survivor of an unattested Old English personal name, Wealding, a derivative of Weald- ‘power, rule’ seen in Wealdhelm, etc. In Lancashire the name is perhaps sometimes confused with Wilding. 2. English: in Kent and Sussex possibly sometimes a habitational name or nickname derived from the district name The Weald.
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How common is the last name Welding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Welding has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,003 and by 2010, it fell to 65,782, marking a decrease of 19.6%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 350 in 2000, dropping to 301 in 2010, representing a 14% reduction. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #65,782 | -19.6% |
| Count | 350 | 301 | -14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welding
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Welding, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly lies within the white community. In 2000, about 94.86% of individuals with the surname identified as white, though this proportion slightly decreased to 91.69% by 2010. Meanwhile, the presence of this surname within the Hispanic community increased from 2.86% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010, a considerable growth of 39.51%. Although no individuals with this surname identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there was a slight representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander community at 1.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 91.69% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 3.99% | 39.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |