Explore the Family Name Wellbaum
The meaning of Wellbaum
German (Cologne, Ruhr): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Middle High German wëlboum ‘roller (in a mill), axle’.
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How common is the last name Wellbaum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wellbaum has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname; however, by 2010, it had risen to be the 56,836th. This represents a 5.4% increase in its ranking. The total number of people with this surname also increased during this period, with a count of 314 in 2000 and 359 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 14.33%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #56,836 | 5.4% |
| Count | 314 | 359 | 14.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wellbaum
The ethnic identity distribution of individuals with the Wellbaum surname also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly, individuals with this surname identify as White, with 93.63% in 2000 and 95.26% in 2010, reflecting a slight increase of 1.74%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.91% to 2.23%, marking a 16.75% change. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic from 2.23% to 1.39%, a decline of 37.67%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 95.26% | 1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.23% | 16.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.39% | -37.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |