Explore the Family Name Wendtland
The meaning of Wendtland
German: variant of Wendland. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wendtland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wendtland has experienced a slight decline from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 75,219 but dropped to 76,029 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.08 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.86 percent during this period, growing from 239 to 253 people. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #76,029 | -1.08% |
| Count | 239 | 253 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wendtland
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data related to the ethnic identity associated with the Wendtland surname. The majority of individuals identified as White, with percentages of 95.40 and 95.26 in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing only a minor decrease of 0.15 percent. The population identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, jumping from 2.09 percent in 2000 to 3.95 percent in 2010. This marks an 89 percent change. No changes were reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 95.26% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.95% | 89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |