Explore the Family Name Wildermuth
The meaning of Wildermuth
German: variant of Wild, literally ‘wild spirit’, from Middle High German wilder, inflected form of wild + muot ‘sense, attitude, intent, courage’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Wildermuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wildermuth saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,092nd most popular surname in the United States, but dropped to the 17,159th position by 2010, representing a change of -6.63%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the name declined marginally from 1,654 to 1,651 during this period, a change of -0.18%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,092 | #17,159 | -6.63% |
| Count | 1,654 | 1,651 | -0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.56 | -8.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wildermuth
On the matter of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Wildermuth surname identified as White, accounting for 96.98% in 2000 and 96.24% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races saw minor decreases over the decade, dropping by 8.33% and 5.50% respectively. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.09% to 1.57%, an increase of 44.04%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.24% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.57% | 44.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.03% | -5.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.55% | -8.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |