Explore the Family Name Widell
The meaning of Widell
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element Wid- (see Widman) + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hilmer.
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How common is the last name Widell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Widell has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,987th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,725th place, a decline of 14%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 502 to 455 during this period, a decrease of approximately 9.36%. The proportion of people bearing the Widell surname per 100,000 population also fell by 21.05%, from 0.19 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #46,725 | -14% |
| Count | 502 | 455 | -9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Widell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with the Widell surname identified as White, with a small increase from 93.43% to 94.29%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased slightly from 2.19% to 1.98%. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded in 2000 at 1.59%, but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 94.29% | 0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.98% | -9.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.98% | 65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |