Explore the Family Name Wehrenberg
The meaning of Wehrenberg
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Lower Saxony.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wehrenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wehrenberg has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,522nd most popular in the U.S., but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 40,672. This represents a change of 2.05%. The count of individuals with the Wehrenberg surname also increased from 494 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, an increase of 8.7%. However, the proportion of Wehrenbergs per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #40,672 | 2.05% |
| Count | 494 | 537 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehrenberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Wehrenberg surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Wehrenbergs identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.57% to 95.72%. The percentage of Wehrenbergs identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 1.62% to 1.12%. There were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, though these numbers remain low. No Wehrenbergs identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.72% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.12% | -30.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |