Explore the Family Name Wouters
The meaning of Wouters
Flemish, Dutch, and North German (Lower Rhine): patronymic from the personal name Wouter (see Walter). Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Andre, Laurent, Pascal.
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How common is the last name Wouters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wouters has seen growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wouters was ranked as the 53,047th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen to the 50,659th position indicating a 4.5% increase in rank. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 366 to 412 during that decade, representing a 12.57% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #50,659 | 4.5% |
| Count | 366 | 412 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wouters
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wouters has exhibited some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Wouters identified as White (95.63%), with small proportions identifying as Hispanic (1.37%) or belonging to two or more races (1.64%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had slightly decreased to 93.93%, while the proportion of individuals who identified with two or more races had grown to 2.91%. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.46% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 93.93% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.91% | 77.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |