Explore the Family Name Westfahl
The meaning of Westfahl
German: variant of Westphal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westfahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westfahl has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Westfahl was ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 307 individuals. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 79,846th position with only 238 individuals bearing the name. This marked a decline of 30.45% in rank and a 22.48% decrease in count. The proportion of individuals with the Westfahl surname per 100k also fell by 27.27%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #79,846 | -30.45% |
| Count | 307 | 238 | -22.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westfahl
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Westfahl surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is largely tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, about 95.11% of individuals with the Westfahl surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 94.54% in 2010. There was negligible representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, the surname saw an increase in association with Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.95% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, marking a change of 29.23%. Unfortunately, the data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 94.54% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.52% | 29.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |