Explore the Family Name Woleslagle
The meaning of Woleslagle
Americanized form of South German Wohlschlegel or Swiss German Wollschlegel (see Wollschlager).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woleslagle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Woleslagle witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of Woleslagle dropped from 74,957 in 2000 to 78,821 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.15%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 240 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.83%. Despite the increase in raw count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #78,821 | -5.15% |
| Count | 240 | 242 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woleslagle
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Woleslagle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White. The percentage decreased slightly from 97.50% in 2000 to 95.87% in 2010. In the same period, the data also showed a new appearance of Hispanic ethnic identity among those with the Woleslagle surname, accounting for 2.07% in 2010. Notably, during both census years, there were no reported instances of the Woleslagle surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 95.87% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 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% |