Explore the Family Name Wendl
The meaning of Wendl
South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Wendel. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
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How common is the last name Wendl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wendl has seen a slight change between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 73931 with a count of 244, a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. This shifted slightly in 2010 when the rank changed to 74826 and the count increased to 258, yet the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09. Although there was a minor decrease in rank by 1.21%, the number of people carrying the Wendl surname saw an increase of 5.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #74,826 | -1.21% |
| Count | 244 | 258 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wendl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wendl was predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.13% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing to 97.67% in 2010. The data shows no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. It is important to note that this information only represents those who chose to identify with these categories during the census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 97.67% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |