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

Wendlandt, 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 Wendlandt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wendlandt in America

Wendlandt is the 26261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wendlandt surname appeared 930 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 Wendlandt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wendlandt 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 Wendlandt

The surname Wendlandt originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "want," meaning "to turn," and the word "lant," meaning "land." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who cultivated or worked on a piece of land.

The name Wendlandt was initially found in the regions of Mecklenburg and Pomerania, which were part of the former East Germany. These areas were known for their agricultural communities, further supporting the theory that the name was associated with farming or land cultivation.

In the 14th century, the name Wendlandt appeared in various historical records, including local tax rolls and church registers. One notable example is the mention of a Hinrich Wendlandt in the town records of Rostock, Mecklenburg, in 1376.

As the name spread across Germany, different spellings emerged, such as Wendlant, Wendlandt, and Wendlandt. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribes' interpretations.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname Wendlandt have achieved recognition in various fields. For instance, Johann Wendlandt (1590-1638) was a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another notable figure was Johann Christoph Wendlandt (1693-1766), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works.

In the 19th century, Carl Wendlandt (1830-1903) was a prominent German painter and engraver, renowned for his landscapes and portraits. Additionally, Otto Wendlandt (1884-1944) was a German architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Berlin during the early 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wendlandt in the United States can be traced back to Johann Wendlandt, who immigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century. His descendants went on to establish roots in various parts of the country.

While the surname Wendlandt is not among the most common in Germany or other parts of the world, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the regions where it originated. The name continues to carry the legacy of those who cultivated the land and contributed to the development of their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wendlandt

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

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 Wendlandt 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 Wendlandt 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 Wendlandt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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