Explore the Family Name Wenck
The meaning of Wenck
German, East Frisian, and North Frisian: variant of Wenk. This surname is very rare in East and North Frisia. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Otmar.
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How common is the last name Wenck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wenck had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wenck ranked 34,399th in terms of popularity, dropping to 36,695th by 2010, indicating a 6.67% drop in rank. Likewise, the total count of individuals with the Wenck surname also experienced a decrease from 623 in 2000 to 609 in 2010, marking a 2.25% change. This trend is further reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, an 8.7% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #36,695 | -6.67% |
| Count | 623 | 609 | -2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenck
Ethnic identity associated with the Wenck surname, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, primarily aligns with White ethnicity, though there has been a slight decrease in this association over time. Specifically, in 2000, 99.04% of those with the Wenck surname identified as White, a figure that decreased to 97.54% in 2010. No individuals with the Wenck surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. However, the 2010 census data showed a small emergence of people identifying as Two or more races, making up 1.15% of the Wenck population for that year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 97.54% | -1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |