Explore the Family Name Welhouse

The meaning of Welhouse

Origin undetermined.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Welhouse in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Welhouse" saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 88,825 in 2000 to 90,853 in 2010, a change of -2.28. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased during this period from 194 to 203, marking a 4.64% increase. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.07.

20002010Change
Rank#88,825#90,853-2.28%
Count1942034.64%
Proportion per 100k0.070.070%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welhouse

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Welhouse," data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it has overwhelmingly been identified as White. In 2000, 97.42% of people with the "Welhouse" surname identified as White, and this figure rose to 100% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.

20002010Change
White97.42%100%2.65%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%