Explore the Family Name Vorwerk
The meaning of Vorwerk
German: topographic name from Middle Low German vōrwerk, Middle High German vorwerc ‘outlying farm (belonging to a manor)’, later ‘large rural property’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno.
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How common is the last name Vorwerk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vorwerk saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname went from 46,839th in 2000 to 49,087th in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.8%. However, the total count of individuals with the Vorwerk surname remained relatively stable with a slight increase from 427 in 2000 to 429 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.47%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #49,087 | -4.8% |
| Count | 427 | 429 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorwerk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vorwerk also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.13% identified as White and 1.17% as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had slightly decreased to 96.50%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 1.63%. Notably, no individuals with the Vorwerk surname identified as Black, American Indian and Alaska Native or two or more races during these years. The data for Asian/Pacific Islanders was suppressed (S) for privacy in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 96.5% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |