Explore the Family Name Wohlgemuth
The meaning of Wohlgemuth
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or Jewish artificial name, from (respectively) Middle High German wolgemuot and German Wohlgemut ‘cheerful’. Compare Vulgamott, Wolgamott, and Wolgemuth. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Dietmar, Ernst, Franz, Klaus, Willi.
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How common is the last name Wohlgemuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wohlgemuth has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20167 in terms of prevalence, increasing to 19924 in 2010, a change of 1.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1229 in 2000 to 1347 in 2010, reflecting a 9.6% rise. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,167 | #19,924 | 1.2% |
| Count | 1,229 | 1,347 | 9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wohlgemuth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wohlgemuth according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight decline in those identifying as White, from 96.18% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.55% to 2.30%, a 48.39% growth. People identifying with two or more races also saw a rise from 0.98% to 1.26%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 35.80%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.47% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.3% | 48.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.26% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.52% | -35.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |