Explore the Family Name Wolpert
The meaning of Wolpert
1. German: from the personal name Waldobert, composed of the elements waltan ‘rule’ + bërht ‘bright’, ‘shining’. 2. Jewish (from Lithuania): assimilation to the German male personal name Wolpert, perceived as a variant of the Jewish male name Wolf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolpert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wolpert has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, Wolpert held the rank of 21,694 in terms of commonality among surnames, and by 2010, it climbed to 21,348. This represents a growth rate of 1.59 percent. Similarly, the number of individuals with the Wolpert surname increased from 1,119 in 2000 to 1,227 in 2010, an increase of 9.65 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase from 0.41 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,694 | #21,348 | 1.59% |
| Count | 1,119 | 1,227 | 9.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.42 | 2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolpert
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those with the Wolpert surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease from 97.05 percent in 2000 to 95.52 percent in 2010. The percentage of Wolperts who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, while still relatively small, saw an increase from 1.07 percent in 2000 to 1.39 percent in 2010. The ethnicity showing the most significant change was Hispanic, which surged from 1.16 percent in 2000 to 2.53 percent in 2010, marking an impressive 118.10 percent growth. There was no recorded data for Wolperts identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and the 2010 census marked the first time Wolperts identified with two or more races at 0.41 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 95.52% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.53% | 118.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 1.39% | 29.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |