Explore the Family Name Westendorf
The meaning of Westendorf
German: habitational name from any of several places so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westendorf experienced a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 14,831 in 2000 to 15,527 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 4.69%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,834 in 2000 to 1,885 in 2010, representing a 2.78% rise. The proportion of the Westendorf surname per 100k people also saw a decline of 5.88% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,831 | #15,527 | -4.69% |
| Count | 1,834 | 1,885 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.64 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westendorf
Regarding ethnic identity, the Census data indicates some shifts among those bearing the Westendorf surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.35% in 2000 to 94.75% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, almost doubling from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black also rose modestly, from 0.44% to 0.64%. Notably, there were new entries in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both of which had no representation in 2000 but reported percentages in 2010. Conversely, the group identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.53% to 1.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.75% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.71% | 99.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.33% | -13.07% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.64% | 45.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |