Explore the Family Name Welser
The meaning of Welser
German: habitational name for someone from Wels in Upper Austria.
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How common is the last name Welser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Welser has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 56,392 in 2000, it dropped to 65,066 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 15.38%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the Welser surname also decreased during this period from 339 to 305, marking a 10.03% drop. The proportion of people named Welser per 100,000 also saw a reduction of 23.08% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #65,066 | -15.38% |
| Count | 339 | 305 | -10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welser
The ethnicity associated with the surname Welser, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, with 95.74% in 2010, slightly down from 95.87% in 2000. The percentage of Welsers identifying as two or more races increased from 2.65% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010, indicating a growth of 11.32%. There were no reported individuals with the Welser surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 95.74% | -0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 2.95% | 11.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |