Explore the Family Name Weltner
The meaning of Weltner
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weltner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weltner has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450th in popularity with a count of 294 instances for every 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 75,069 and its count fell to 257, representing a change of -18.31% and -12.59% respectively. The proportion of the population with this surname also decreased from 0.11 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.09 per 100,000 people in 2010, marking an overall decline of -18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #75,069 | -18.31% |
| Count | 294 | 257 | -12.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weltner
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weltner, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there has been a slight increase in individuals of two or more races holding this name, from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. This indicates a growth rate of 14.22%. Conversely, the percentage of white individuals with this surname saw a minor drop from 97.28% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010, a change of -1.20%. The data did not record any Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals under this surname. For specific percentages, the data was suppressed (S) to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.11% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 2.33% | 14.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |