Explore the Family Name Welle
The meaning of Welle
1. North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or stream, Middle Low German welle. 2. German: variant of Well 3, in connection with this a metonymic occupational name from Middle High German, Middle Low German welle ‘drum, roller’, ‘rolled straw or brush bundles’, which found application in various areas of medieval life. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Math, Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Welle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Welle has slightly decreased in popularity over a decade, moving from rank 19,040 in 2000 to rank 20,099 in 2010, reflecting a 5.56 percent drop. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 0.45 percent, going from 1,323 in 2000 to 1,329 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 8.16 percent, from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,040 | #20,099 | -5.56% |
| Count | 1,323 | 1,329 | 0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welle
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Welle according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander has significantly risen by 389.16 percent. The proportion of individuals identifying as White dropped by 5.54 percent, yet it still represents the majority ethnic group associated with this surname. Those identifying as Hispanic or Black nearly doubled, with increases of 99.06 percent and 99.34 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, and the proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races decreased by 26.47 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 89.32% | -5.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 4.06% | 389.16% |
| Black | 1.51% | 3.01% | 99.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.11% | 99.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.5% | -26.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |