Explore the Family Name Wener
The meaning of Wener
German and Danish: variant of Wehner. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alvar, Erik.
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How common is the last name Wener in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wener in the United States has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Wener surname ranked 70,679 and dropped to rank 80,419 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 13.78%. The total count of individuals with the Wener surname also fell by approximately 8.53% during this period, from 258 to 236. Consequently, the proportion of the Wener surname per 100k people diminished by 20.0%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #80,419 | -13.78% |
| Count | 258 | 236 | -8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wener
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution of the Wener surname has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of those bearing the Wener surname identified as White, with a small increase from 96.12% in 2000 to 96.61% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.94% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no identifiable changes among those identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 96.61% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |