Explore the Family Name Wellendorf
The meaning of Wellendorf
North German: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example near Osnabrück.
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How common is the last name Wellendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wellendorf has seen a slight shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,567th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to be the 49,546th, representing a decrease of 2.02%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.92% from 408 to 424 during this same period. Despite this increase, the proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%, indicating that while the number of Wellendorfs grew, it did so at a slower pace than the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #49,546 | -2.02% |
| Count | 408 | 424 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wellendorf
The ethnic identity associated with the Wellendorf surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Wellendorfs identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.79% from 94.61% to 92.92%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races both saw an increase, 31.11% and 44.22% respectively, albeit still comprising small portions of the total. There were no Wellendorfs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 92.92% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.54% | 31.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.12% | 44.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |