Explore the Family Name Wulfekuhle
The meaning of Wulfekuhle
German: habitational name from the name of an estate Wulfskuhl in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, from wolf + kuhle (Middle Low German kule) ‘depression, hollow’.
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How common is the last name Wulfekuhle in the United States?
The surname Wulfekuhle experienced a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it held the rank of 68,973 and by 2010, it had climbed to the position of 66,164, marking an increase of 4.07%. The count of people with this surname also grew during this period from 266 to 299, indicating a growth rate of 12.41%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #66,164 | 4.07% |
| Count | 266 | 299 | 12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wulfekuhle
When it comes to the ethnic identity tied to the surname Wulfekuhle, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals little diversity. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals with the Wulfekuhle surname identified as White - 99% in 2000 and slightly less at 97.99% in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.02%. For the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the figures remained at 0.00 throughout both years. Any other ethnic identities were not significant enough for mention or they were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.99% | -1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |