Explore the Family Name Wencl
The meaning of Wencl
Czech: variant of Vencl (see Vencel) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wencl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wencl is not very common in the United States. In 2000, the name ranked 69,428 in popularity, with 264 individuals carrying this last name, representing about 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank slightly decreased to 72,332 and the count increased to 269, showing a growth of 1.89%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, indicating that while more people bore the name, its prevalence relative to the total population dipped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #72,332 | -4.18% |
| Count | 264 | 269 | 1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wencl
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wencl, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly found within the White community. In 2000, about 97.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 94.42% in 2010. The surname saw no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, or among those identifying with two or more races during both census years. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of the Wencl surname in the Hispanic community in 2010, with 2.97% of those with the surname identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 94.42% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| 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% |