Explore the Family Name Wollmann
The meaning of Wollmann
German: occupational name for a wool worker or wool trader, Middle High German, Middle Low German wollman. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Horst, Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Wollmann in the United States?
The surname Wollmann saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 72,466 in popularity with an estimated count of 250 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 77,012 and the count reduced marginally to 249. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11 percent from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #77,012 | -6.27% |
| Count | 250 | 249 | -0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollmann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wollmann surname identify as White. This group experienced a slight increase from 94 percent in 2000 to 95.18 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell by 17.95 percent from 4.4 percent to 3.61 percent during the same period. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories all remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 95.18% | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 3.61% | -17.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |