Explore the Family Name Wehrly
The meaning of Wehrly
Swiss German: variant of Wehrli and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Wehrly is very rare in Switzerland. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Wehrly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wehrly has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 43,875, while in 2010 it fell slightly to rank 45,959, reflecting a change of -4.75%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing by a minuscule 0.22% from 463 in 2000 to 464 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #45,959 | -4.75% |
| Count | 463 | 464 | 0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehrly
In terms of ethnicity, the Wehrly surname predominately identifies as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.66% identified as White, dropping marginally to 91.59% in 2010. Representation within the Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 57.92%, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 15.66%, from 2.81% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. There were no changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with the 2010 data either matching the 2000 data or being suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 91.59% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.09% | 57.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 2.37% | -15.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |