Explore the Family Name Wenker
The meaning of Wenker
German: 1. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German wān ‘hope’ as the first element. 2. perhaps a variant of Wenger. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Hans.
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How common is the last name Wenker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wenker has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wenker was ranked 38,079th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 43,077th, a drop of approximately 13.13%. The number of people with the surname also decreased from 547 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, an 8.23% decrease. There was also a decline in the proportion of people named Wenker per 100,000, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #43,077 | -13.13% |
| Count | 547 | 502 | -8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenker
When looking at ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Wenker surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.34% to 93.03%. According to the census data, there was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 2.59% of people with the Wenker surname. This analysis is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 93.03% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.99% | 81.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |