Explore the Family Name Wolven
The meaning of Wolven
English: from the Old English personal name Wulfwine ‘wolf friend’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wolven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wolven has seen a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wolven ranked 43,290th in terms of surname prevalence in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 68,122nd. This represents a decline of over 57%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 470 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, signifying a drop of nearly 39%. The proportion of people with the surname Wolven per 100,000 population also reduced by about 41% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #68,122 | -57.36% |
| Count | 470 | 289 | -38.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.1 | -41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolven
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wolven. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of around 2% in this grouping between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase, rising from 1.7% in 2000 to over 3% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a significant rise of over 62%, albeit from a relatively small base of 1.28% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.12% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.11% | 82.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.08% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |