Explore the Family Name Wolgemuth
The meaning of Wolgemuth
German: variant of Wohlgemuth and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Wolgemuth is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolgemuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wolgemuth saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 46,523rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 47,356th position, reflecting a decrease of 1.79%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period from 431 to 448, marking a growth of 3.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #47,356 | -1.79% |
| Count | 431 | 448 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolgemuth
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wolgemuth underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.98% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage fell to 94.42% by 2010. During the same decade, the proportions identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 0% to 1.79% and 1.12% respectively. There were no changes in the proportions of those who identify as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander, remaining at 0% for both years. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 1.62% to 1.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.42% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.56% | -3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |