Explore the Family Name Wollschlager
The meaning of Wollschlager
German (Wollschläger): occupational name for someone who prepared wool for spinning by washing and combing or carding it, from Middle High German wolle(n)slaher, -sleger, Middle Low German wullensleger (literally ‘wool beater’).
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How common is the last name Wollschlager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wollschlager has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked at 41,320 in 2000, it rose slightly to rank 41,234 by 2010, reflecting a change of 0.21%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 497 to 528, marking a growth of 6.24% within that decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #41,234 | 0.21% |
| Count | 497 | 528 | 6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollschlager
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wollschlager, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominantly White background. In 2000, 95.37% of the bearers identified as White, which increased to 96.78% by 2010. The Hispanic percentage grew by 25.62%, from 1.21% to 1.52% over the same period. The category of "two or more races" saw a significant decrease from 3.22% to 1.14%, indicating a change of -64.60%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 96.78% | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.52% | 25.62% |
| Two or More Races | 3.22% | 1.14% | -64.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |