Explore the Family Name Wrede
The meaning of Wrede
1. North German: nickname from Middle Low German wrede ‘fierce, evil, angry’. 2. English (London): variant of Wride. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Dieter, Frieda, Ilse, Johann, Wilhelmine. Scandinavian Holger.
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How common is the last name Wrede in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wrede ranked 29,359 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to rank 29,947 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2%. Despite its decline in rank, the count of individuals with the Wrede surname actually increased from 759 in 2000 to 784 in 2010, a growth of 3.29%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decline from 0.28 to 0.27 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #29,947 | -2% |
| Count | 759 | 784 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wrede
In terms of ethnic identity, the data acquired from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of the Wrede surname holders identified as White, with a small decrease from 97.50% in 2000 to 96.43% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black among the Wrede surname holders in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, from 1.05% to 1.15% during the same timeframe. Interestingly, the largest change was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which rose significantly from 0.79% to 1.79% over the decade. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 96.43% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.79% | 126.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.15% | 9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |