Explore the Family Name Wenrich
The meaning of Wenrich
German (of Slavic origin): from the personal name Wenrich, a Germanized form of a Slavic cognate of Heinrich (see Henry) or Andreas.
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How common is the last name Wenrich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wenrich saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,079th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 20,949th position, marking a 9.8% decline. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 1,319 in 2000 to 1,257 in 2010, a change of -4.7%. Consequently, the surname's proportion per 100,000 people shrunk by 12.24%, from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,079 | #20,949 | -9.8% |
| Count | 1,319 | 1,257 | -4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.43 | -12.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenrich
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Wenrich identified as White during both census years, although there was a slight decrease of 0.59% from 98.03% in 2000 to 97.45% in 2010. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those identifying as Hispanic experienced the most significant increase, from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010, a change of 98.68%. However, the percentages of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were unchanged at 0% for both years. Those identifying as two or more races saw a minor decrease from 0.76% in 2000 to 0.72% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.45% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.51% | 98.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.72% | -5.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |