Explore the Family Name Wolking
The meaning of Wolking
North German: patronymic from Wolk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolking in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wolking was ranked 80,216th most popular in 2000 and slipped to 87,663rd place in 2010, a decline of approximately 9.28%. The total number of individuals bearing the name decreased marginally from 220 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, marking a negative change of 3.64%. As for its proportion per 100,000 people, there was also a decrease, sliding from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #87,663 | -9.28% |
| Count | 220 | 212 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolking
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that almost all bearers of the Wolking surname identified as White, with proportions of 97.73% in 2000 and 97.17% in 2010. This marks a slight decrease of 0.57% over this period. There were no recorded individuals with the surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Moreover, no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 97.17% | -0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |