Explore the Family Name Wohlfeil
The meaning of Wohlfeil
German: nickname for a merchant or trader, from Middle High German, Middle Low German wol veil ‘worth the price; good value’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Margarethe.
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How common is the last name Wohlfeil in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wohlfeil has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Wohlfeil was ranked as the 42,757th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 48,530th spot, marking a decline of 13.5%. The count of people bearing this last name also dropped from 477 to 435, a reduction of roughly 8.81%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #48,530 | -13.5% |
| Count | 477 | 435 | -8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wohlfeil
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wohlfeil, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly White throughout 2000 to 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.65%. In 2000, about 98.11% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and in 2010, this figure was 97.47%. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. However, a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity was noted in 2010, accounting for 1.15% of the holders of the Wohlfeil surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 97.47% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |