Explore the Family Name Wolman
The meaning of Wolman
1. English and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wollman. 2. Americanized form of German Wollmann. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yosef, Amnon, Aron, Hyman, Izak, Meyer, Moshe, Shlomo, Shmuel, Yehuda. German Otto, Gerd.
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How common is the last name Wolman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wolman has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wolman was ranked 37,480 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 41,799 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.52%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased by nearly 7% over the decade, from 559 in 2000 to 520 in 2010. This drop is reflected in the proportion per 100k which decreased by 14.29% from 0.21 to 0.18 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #41,799 | -11.52% |
| Count | 559 | 520 | -6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolman
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Wolman surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was minimal change between 2000 and 2010, with percentages at 92.67 and 92.69 respectively. The number of those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight decrease by 0.65%, from 4.65% to 4.62%. A small percentage of Wolmans reported being of multiple ethnicities, which also declined slightly from 1.79% to 1.54%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 92.69% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 4.62% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.54% | -13.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |