Explore the Family Name Wendler
The meaning of Wendler
German: 1. from Middle High German wandeler ‘traveler on foot’ (Middle Low German wendeler), hence a nickname for a pilgrim or an occupational name for a peddler. 2. patronymic from the personal name Wendel (see Wendel 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Kurt, Siegbert, Claus, Erwin, Ewald, Gerd, Hans, Helmut, Helmuth, Otto.
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How common is the last name Wendler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wendler ranked 15,738 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to 15,879 in 2010, with a marginal change of -0.9%. While its ranking saw a dip, the count of people bearing the name rose from 1,703 in 2000 to 1,832 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.57%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by 1.59% from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,738 | #15,879 | -0.9% |
| Count | 1,703 | 1,832 | 7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.62 | -1.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wendler
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Wendler surname identified as White, accounting for 95.71% in 2000 which dropped slightly to 92.90% in 2010. The next most significant group were those identifying as Hispanic, seeing a substantial rise of 105.15% from 1.94% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races also saw a noticeable increase of 92.05%, moving from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. The percentages of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy. Black representation remained stable at 0.82% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 92.9% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.98% | 105.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.69% | 92.05% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |