Explore the Family Name Wehrle
The meaning of Wehrle
German: from a pet form of the personal name Werner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wehrle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wehrle slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,812th in popularity, but dropped to 14,706th by 2010, a 6.47% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Wehrle surname increased marginally from 2,009 to 2,021, indicating a 0.6% growth. However, when comparing the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.74 to 0.69, reflecting a -6.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,812 | #14,706 | -6.47% |
| Count | 2,009 | 2,021 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.69 | -6.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehrle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wehrle also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly from 97.16% to 96.68%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.40% to 0.54%, and those reporting as two or more races saw an increase from 0.55% to 0.74%. The Hispanic representation also saw a slight increase from 1.54% to 1.58%. It's important to note that no one with the Wehrle surname identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.68% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.58% | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.74% | 34.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.54% | 35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |