Explore the Family Name Wehrmann
The meaning of Wehrmann
1. German: habitational name for someone from any of various place called Wehr, Wehre, or Wehren. 2. German: variant of Wermann (see Werman 1). 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Wehrmann ‘defence man’, one of names randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Wehrmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wehrmann saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 50,178 in terms of popularity, with 392 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had slipped to 53,538 in rank, even though the count only slightly decreased to 386. This represents a dip of 1.53% in the number of people with the surname Wehrmann, and a fall of 6.7% in ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #53,538 | -6.7% |
| Count | 392 | 386 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehrmann
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wehrmann. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Wehrmann surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with the Wehrmann surname identified as White, with an increase from 94.13% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. Fewer individuals identified as Hispanic, decreasing from 4.85% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 95.85% | 1.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.85% | 3.63% | -25.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |