Find out how popular the last name Wanstrath is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wanstrath.

Wanstrath, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wanstrath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wanstrath in America

Wanstrath is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wanstrath surname appeared 189 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wanstrath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wanstrath to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wanstrath

The surname WANSTRATH is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period or early modern era. It is thought to be derived from the German words "wann," meaning "when," and "strasse," meaning "street," potentially referring to a specific location or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name WANSTRATH can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the city of Erfurt, dating back to the 16th century. These records document individuals bearing the surname, indicating its presence in the region.

In the 17th century, the name WANSTRATH appeared in various legal documents and property records in the German states of Saxony and Prussia. This suggests that families with this surname had established themselves in these regions during that time period.

An interesting historical reference to the name WANSTRATH can be found in the diary of a German soldier named Johann Wanstrath, who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). His firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the experiences of individuals bearing this surname during that turbulent period of European history.

Notable individuals with the surname WANSTRATH throughout history include:

1. Wilhelm Wanstrath (1675-1742), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to baroque church music.
2. Friedrich Wanstrath (1810-1887), a Prussian politician and member of the Reichstag (Imperial Diet) in the late 19th century.
3. Hilda Wanstrath (1892-1972), a German artist and sculptor renowned for her intricate woodcarvings and religious artwork.
4. Ernst Wanstrath (1901-1985), a German military officer who served in both World Wars and later became a historian and author, publishing several books on military strategy and tactics.
5. Gerhard Wanstrath (1927-2012), a German entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Wanstrath Group, a successful manufacturing conglomerate specializing in automotive components.

While the surname WANSTRATH may have originated from a specific location or landmark in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark on history through their achievements and contributions across diverse fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wanstrath

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wanstrath.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wanstrath was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wanstrath has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wanstrath was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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