Explore the Family Name Wetherholt
The meaning of Wetherholt
Americanized form of German Wiederhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wetherholt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wetherholt showed a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 63,632 to 66,931, a change of -5.18%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 293 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, showing a minor growth of 0.68%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, indicating that while the number of Wetherholts may have increased, their overall representation in the population has diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #66,931 | -5.18% |
| Count | 293 | 295 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetherholt
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Wetherholt identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.25% in 2000 to 90.85% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase over the decade, from none recorded in 2000 to 4.75% in 2010. The portion of Wetherholts identifying with two or more races also increased, reaching 2.71% in 2010 from no previous record. There was a significant shift among those identifying as Black, decreasing from 1.71% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 90.85% | -5.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.71% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |