Explore the Family Name Wollenhaupt
The meaning of Wollenhaupt
German: nickname for someone with a bushy head of hair, from Middle High German wolle ‘wool’ + houbet ‘head’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wollenhaupt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wollenhaupt experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,742nd most popular and had fallen to the 89,753rd spot by 2010, marking a drop of 15.45%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 229 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, representing a 10.04% decrease. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.08 to 0.07, indicating a 12.5% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #89,753 | -15.45% |
| Count | 229 | 206 | -10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollenhaupt
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Wollenhaupt surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no substantial changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this category from 97.38% to 95.15% over the decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data also showed that none identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.15% | -2.29% |
| 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% |