Explore the Family Name Wendover
The meaning of Wendover
English: habitational name from Wendover in Buckinghamshire. The placename is from a lost river name of ancient British origin, meaning ‘bright waters’.
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How common is the last name Wendover in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wendover has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wendover ranked 108,153 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 116,829, marking an 8.02% change in rank. The count of people with this surname also declined slightly during this period, from 152 in 2000 to 149 in 2010, a decline of 1.97%. This was reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #116,829 | -8.02% |
| Count | 152 | 149 | -1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wendover
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity of individuals with the Wendover surname reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.74% to 89.93%. There was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, going up from 3.95% to 4.03% over the decade. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showed no representation among the Wendover surname holders during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 89.93% | -5.08% |
| Two or More Races | 3.95% | 4.03% | 2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |