Explore the Family Name Wendorf
The meaning of Wendorf
North German: habitational name from any of various places called Wendorf. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ewald, Gerhard, Helmuth, Otto, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Wendorf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wendorf has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 18,667 to 18,793, representing a change of -0.67%. However, the count of individuals with the Wendorf surname increased by 7.21% during the same period, growing from 1,360 to 1,458. The proportion per 100,000 also dipped slightly, decreasing by 2.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,667 | #18,793 | -0.67% |
| Count | 1,360 | 1,458 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.49 | -2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wendorf
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a subtle shift within the Wendorf surname bearers. Although the majority identified as White, there was a 1.12% decrease from 96.62% in 2000 to 95.54% in 2010. The Hispanic population observed an increase of 21.09%, moving from 1.47% to 1.78%. The percentage of Black individuals saw a minor rise of 1.23%, while those identifying with two or more races jumped by 45.45%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with 0.55% and 0.34%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 95.54% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.78% | 21.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.96% | 45.45% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0.82% | 1.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |