Explore the Family Name Welt
The meaning of Welt
1. German: habitational name from a place so named in Schleswig-Holstein. 2. Jewish: artificial name from German Welt ‘world’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mendy.
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How common is the last name Welt in the United States?
The surname "Welt" has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 36,572 and dropped to 42,030 by 2010, representing a decline of approximately 14.92%. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 577 to 517 over this period, corresponding to a 10.4% decrease. The proportion of people named Welt per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #42,030 | -14.92% |
| Count | 577 | 517 | -10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname "Welt" shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the largest ethnic group associated with this surname remains white, decreasing slightly from 96.71% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. Over this decade, the data also shows an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.87% to 0.97%, marking a growth of 11.49%. Additionally, new entries in the 2010 census data show that 0.97% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.55% identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.74% | -1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 0.97% | 11.49% |
| Black | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |