Explore the Family Name Wangerin
The meaning of Wangerin
North German: habitational name from a place called Wangerin near Stettin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wangerin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wangerin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,292, but by 2010, it dropped to 33,345, marking a decrease of 6.17%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 647 to 637 during this period. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by 8.33% from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #35,345 | -6.17% |
| Count | 647 | 637 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wangerin
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Wangerin name holders. The majority of those bearing the surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.99% in 2000 to 95.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 1.24% to 1.41%. Notably, the census revealed a new demographic within this surname category. By 2010, some individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and some claimed two or more races, even though these categories weren't represented in 2000. There were still no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 95.92% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.41% | 13.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |