Explore the Family Name Woltman
The meaning of Woltman
Altered form of Woltmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woltman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woltman experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 28,226th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 34,668th spot, representing a decrease of about 22.82%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased over this period, from 798 in 2000 to 652 in 2010, showing a drop of approximately 18.3%. Correspondingly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by about 26.67%, going from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,226 | #34,668 | -22.82% |
| Count | 798 | 652 | -18.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.22 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woltman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Woltman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This figure increased slightly from 96.87% in 2000 to 97.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 22.40%, going from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. No Woltmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, while there were individuals who identified as Black in 2000, accounting for about 0.88% of Woltmans, there were none by 2010. There were also no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 97.39% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.53% | 22.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |