Explore the Family Name Wollenweber
The meaning of Wollenweber
German: occupational name for a weaver (of wool), Middle High German wollenweber. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Wollenweber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wollenweber has experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 70,273 in 2000 to 72,771 in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.55%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 260 to 267, indicating a growth of 2.69%. As a proportion per 100k, the surname lost some ground, dropping by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #72,771 | -3.55% |
| Count | 260 | 267 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollenweber
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the name Wollenweber, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there was a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. While predominantly associated with White ethnicity (98.46% in 2000), by 2010, this percentage had decreased to 94.38%, representing a change of -4.14%. Over the same period, there were also small increases in the number of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic (from 0 to 2.62%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0 to 2.25%). There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 94.38% | -4.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |