Explore the Family Name Wohlfarth
The meaning of Wohlfarth
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German, Middle Low German wolvert ‘well-being, health’. 2. variant of Wolfert. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Armin, Guenter, Hans, Maximilian. Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Wohlfarth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wohlfarth has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 47,654th most common surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 48,800th position, marking a 2.4% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 418 to 432, indicating a growth rate of 3.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #48,800 | -2.4% |
| Count | 418 | 432 | 3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wohlfarth
In terms of ethnicity, the Wohlfarth surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, 96.17% identified as White in 2000, dropping slightly to 94.91% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a minor increase from 2.63% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data of 2010 started recording individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.39% of those with the Wohlfarth surname. There were no recorded individuals within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.91% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 2.78% | 5.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |