Explore the Family Name Wengert
The meaning of Wengert
German: 1. Swabian variant of the topographic name Weingarten. 2. variant of Wenger.
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How common is the last name Wengert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wengert has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 24,083 but dropped to 27,452 in 2010, marking a decline of 13.99%. This drop in rank corresponds to a decrease in the number of people carrying the Wengert surname from 977 individuals in 2000 to 878 in 2010, a reduction of 10.13%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #27,452 | -13.99% |
| Count | 977 | 878 | -10.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wengert
The ethnicity distribution for the Wengert surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some interesting changes over time. While the majority of those with the surname identify as White (95.80% in 2000 and 93.51% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 2.39% in this group over the decade. The Hispanic representation increased from 2.66% in 2000 to 3.76% in 2010, a gain of 41.35%. Additionally, there was a notable rise in individuals identifying as two or more races, increasing from 0.82% to 1.48%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category, however, went from 0.51% in 2000 to no representation in 2010. The Black category saw a new representation in 2010 at 0.57%, up from no representation in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant with no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 93.51% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.76% | 41.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.48% | 80.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |