Explore the Family Name Wolgast
The meaning of Wolgast
German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Brandenburg and Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Wolgast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wolgast saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Wolgast dropped by 1.92 percent from 43,058 in 2000 to 43,885 in 2010. However, the count of people with the surname Wolgast increased by 3.81 percent from 473 in 2000 to 491 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the surname Wolgast per 100,000 decreased by 5.56 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #43,885 | -1.92% |
| Count | 473 | 491 | 3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolgast
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of the individuals with the surname Wolgast identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.42 percent from 98.31 percent in 2000 to 95.93 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 53.77 percent, from 1.06 percent in 2000 to 1.63 percent in 2010. Lastly, the category of two or more races was only recorded in 2010, accounting for 1.22 percent of individuals with the surname Wolgast.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 95.93% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.63% | 53.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |