Explore the Family Name Wiederholt
The meaning of Wiederholt
German: variant of Wiederhold.
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How common is the last name Wiederholt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiederholt has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 30,582nd most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 30,442nd spot, marking a change of 0.46%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose during this period, from 720 in 2000 to 767 in 2010, an increase of 6.53%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Wiederholt per 100,000 citizens slightly decreased by -3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #30,442 | 0.46% |
| Count | 720 | 767 | 6.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiederholt
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Wiederholt surname identified as White, accounting for 98.47% in 2000 and 97.52% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 47.42%, although it still represents a small portion of the overall population at 1.43% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.78% of Wiederholts identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 97.52% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.43% | 47.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |