Explore the Family Name Wolffe
The meaning of Wolffe
1. English and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wolf or Wolfe. 2. Americanized form of German Wolf or Wolfe, and in some cases also of other surnames meaning ‘wolf’, e.g. Hungarian Farkas and Czech or Slovak Vlk.
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How common is the last name Wolffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wolffe experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wolffe was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 57,639th position, a change of about -1.97%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Wolffe surname increased by around 4.44%, growing from 338 people in 2000 to 353 in 2010. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Wolffe decreased by about -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #57,639 | -1.97% |
| Count | 338 | 353 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolffe
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Wolffe, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diversifying trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority of people with the Wolffe surname identified ethnically as White (90.83%), followed by Hispanic (4.73%), and Black (2.07%). By 2010, while the White ethnic identity still dominated, its percentage had declined to 84.70%, shedding 6.75%. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black rose to 5.95% and 4.25% respectively, marking significant increases of 25.79% and 105.31%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed that some individuals with the surname Wolffe identified with two or more races, a category which had not been represented in 2000. Conversely, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which held a 1.48% share in 2000, was no longer present in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unrepresented in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.83% | 84.7% | -6.75% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 5.95% | 25.79% |
| Black | 2.07% | 4.25% | 105.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |