Explore the Family Name Wellmann
The meaning of Wellmann
German: variant of Welle 1, with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’, i.e. ‘man who lived by a stream’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Helmut, Klaus, Volker.
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How common is the last name Wellmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wellmann has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,916th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 69,392nd, a drop of 15.82%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 315 to 283 during this period, indicating a decrease of 10.16%. The proportion of the U.S. population with the surname Wellmann per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #69,392 | -15.82% |
| Count | 315 | 283 | -10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wellmann
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. People of White ethnicity represented the majority of the Wellmann surname bearers, though their percentage dropped from 93.02% in 2000 to 87.28% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic with the Wellmann surname rose significantly from 6.03% to 11.31%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 87.28% | -6.17% |
| Hispanic | 6.03% | 11.31% | 87.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |