Explore the Family Name Wendelken
The meaning of Wendelken
North German: metronymic from the female personal name Wendelke, a pet form of Wendelburg.
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How common is the last name Wendelken in the United States?
The surname Wendelken experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Wendelken was ranked as the 52,608th most common surname; however, by 2010, its rank dropped to 58,481, indicating an 11.16% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 370 people in 2000 to 347 in 2010, a decrease of 6.22%. As a proportion of the population per 100,000, the presence of this surname declined by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #58,481 | -11.16% |
| Count | 370 | 347 | -6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wendelken
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wendelken identify as White. In 2000, this represented 98.11% of the Wendelken population and while it remained the dominant ethnicity in 2010, it had slightly decreased to 95.68%. In the same decade, there were slight increases in those identifying with two or more races (1.44%) and those identifying as Hispanic (1.73%). No individuals with the surname Wendelken identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 95.68% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |