Explore the Family Name Wiltgen
The meaning of Wiltgen
Luxembourgish: probably from a pet form of the personal names like Wilbert. This surname is also found in France (Marne and Lorraine).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiltgen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiltgen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 37,145 in 2000 to 38,265 in 2010, indicating a decline in prevalence by 3.02%. However, the count, which refers to the number of individuals with the Wiltgen surname, increased slightly by 2.48% from 565 in 2000 to 579 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 4.76%, shifting from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #38,265 | -3.02% |
| Count | 565 | 579 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiltgen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiltgen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.7% of individuals with the Wiltgen surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.55% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. There was a minor increase seen in the category of two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. No data was found for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.55% | -1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.38% | -13.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |