Explore the Family Name Wehrer
The meaning of Wehrer
German: 1. habitational name for someone from any of several places called Wehr, in Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Rhineland Palatinate. See Wehr. 2. perhaps a nickname from Middle Low German wēre ‘true, faithful’.
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How common is the last name Wehrer in the United States?
The surname Wehrer, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wehrer was ranked as the 67,113th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 72,105th spot, marking a 7.44% decline. The count of people with this surname also saw a slight drop from 275 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, a decrease of 1.82%. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #72,105 | -7.44% |
| Count | 275 | 270 | -1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehrer
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Wehrer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a small increase in the percentage identifying as White from 95.27% to 97.41%, an increase of 2.25%. In 2000, 2.55% of those with the Wehrer surname identified as having two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Wehrer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 97.41% | 2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |