Explore the Family Name Welte
The meaning of Welte
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Walther (see Walter). 2. North German: habitational name from a place so named in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Welte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Welte saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,176th most popular but dropped to 21,535th by 2010, marking a 1.7% decline. However, despite its drop in rank, the total count of individuals bearing the name increased from 1,155 in 2000 to 1,212 in 2010, a rise by approximately 4.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.65% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,176 | #21,535 | -1.7% |
| Count | 1,155 | 1,212 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welte
In terms of ethnicity, the data taken from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Welte identify as White, with this group comprising 98.44% in 2000 and slightly less at 97.61% in 2010. A minor percentage identifies as Hispanic, increasing from 0.78% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010. Interestingly, the census of 2010 registered a small proportion (0.91%) of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. There were negligible to no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among the Weltes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.61% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 0.83% | 6.41% |
| Black | 0.43% | 0.41% | -4.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |