Explore the Family Name Wendorff
The meaning of Wendorff
German: variant of Wendorf. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Erwin, Gunter, Helmuth, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Wendorff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wendorff experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 38,141, but by 2010, it had slipped to 39,352, representing a drop of 3.18%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 546 in 2000 to 559 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #39,352 | -3.18% |
| Count | 546 | 559 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wendorff
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Wendorff surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 93.04% to 92.67%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also declined during this period, dropping from 1.10% to 0.89%. The Hispanic population within the Wendorff surname saw an increase, rising from 4.40% in 2000 to 5.19% in 2010. There were no Wendorffs who identified as Black, Two or More Races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.04% | 92.67% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 5.19% | 17.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.89% | -19.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |