Explore the Family Name Westerdahl
The meaning of Westerdahl
Swedish: ornamental or topographic name composed of (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + dahl, an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bertel, Nels.
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How common is the last name Westerdahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westerdahl has seen a minor decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 68,782 in terms of popularity and had been used by 267 individuals. A decade later in 2010, the rank dropped to 74,826 with only 258 individuals bearing this name. This change represented a decrease of 8.79% in rank and 3.37% in count. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Westerdahl also dipped by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #74,826 | -8.79% |
| Count | 267 | 258 | -3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westerdahl
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Westerdahl, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is largely affiliated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.13% of individuals with this last name identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 98.84% in 2010. There were no recorded associations between this surname and other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's worth noting that changes in these percentages do not represent absolute numbers, however, as some data may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 98.84% | 0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |