Explore the Family Name Welge
The meaning of Welge
1. North German: nickname from Middle Low German welich (inflected form welige) ‘lively, upright’. 2. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Walch (see Welsch) as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Jurgen, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Welge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Welge has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 44350th most popular, with a count of 457 instances per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 47966th, and the count was down to 441, showing a decrease of 3.5%. The proportion of people with the surname Welge per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 11.76%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #47,966 | -8.15% |
| Count | 457 | 441 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welge
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Welge surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. This category showed a minor decrease from 94.75% in 2000 to 94.56% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase in the same period, going from 1.75% to 4.08%. Those identifying as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native were both listed at 1.53% in 2000, but data for these categories were suppressed in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 94.56% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 4.08% | 133.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |