Explore the Family Name Westpfahl
The meaning of Westpfahl
German: variant of Westfahl. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Westpfahl in the United States?
The surname Westpfahl ranks 68,122 in popularity as per the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data, a slight drop from its rank of 67,725 in 2000. The count of individuals bearing this surname has seen an increase of approximately 6.25%, rising from 272 in 2000 to 289 in 2010. However, it's noteworthy that the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.1, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the Westpfahl surname increased, the relative population size did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #68,122 | -0.59% |
| Count | 272 | 289 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westpfahl
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Westpfahl surname identify as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 97.43% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2010, a small portion (2.42%) of individuals with the surname Westpfahl identified with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 94.81% | -2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |