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

Wollenzien, 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 Wollenzien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wollenzien in America

Wollenzien is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wollenzien surname appeared 246 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 Wollenzien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wollenzien 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 Wollenzien

Wollenzein is a surname of Germanic origin. The name is thought to have originated in what is now Germany between the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, likely around the 14th or 15th centuries. The name appears to have connections to the region of Saxony and Bavaria, both areas rich in history and culture.

The etymology of Wollenzein can be linked to the Germanic words "Wolle" meaning wool and "Zein" potentially deriving from an old geographical or occupational term. This name might have been attributed to families involved in the wool trade or crafting. Adaptations of the name over centuries may include variations such as Wollenstein or Wolzen, reflective of dialectal shifts and regional spellings.

Historical references to the surname can be traced back to records in church registers and land ownership documents from the 16th century. For instance, the name Wollenzein was noted in a 1587 Bavarian registry of landowners, indicative of the bearer’s involvement in agrarian or textile industries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Johann Wollenzein, born in 1625 in Saxony, who was documented as a master weaver. Another notable person was Heinrich Wollenzein, a merchant registered in Nuremberg’s guild records in 1678, attesting to the family’s continued involvement in trade.

By the 18th century, the name appears in several other regions. Ulrich Wollenzein, born in 1734, was a noted pastor in a small village near Leipzig, adding to the notion that the family held various respectable professions. During the 19th century, Ludwig Wollenzein, born in 1822, emerged as a prominent figure in Berlin’s educational circles, contributing articles on pedagogy and ethics.

By the late 19th century, there was also record of Clara Wollenzein, born in 1871 in Munich, recognized for her work in sculpting and art, reflecting a diversification in the fields the family name was associated with. Her pieces contributed significantly to local exhibitions and laid a cultural mark bearing the surname.

Throughout history, the surname Wollenzein has reflected the professions and social standings of its bearers, from trade and craft to intellectual and artistic fields. The progression of the name through various regions of Germany highlights a robust historical presence, rooted deeply in the culture and livelihoods of the areas they inhabited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wollenzien

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

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

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