Explore the Family Name Wenstrup
The meaning of Wenstrup
Danish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wenstrup in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wenstrup has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wenstrup was ranked 84,968 in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States, but this increased to 81,181 by 2010, marking a 4.46% gain. The count of people with the Wenstrup surname also grew during this time period, with 205 individuals recorded in 2000 and 233 in 2010, representing a 13.66% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #81,181 | 4.46% |
| Count | 205 | 233 | 13.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenstrup
The ethnic identity associated with the Wenstrup surname has remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.61% of individuals bearing the Wenstrup name identified as White, and by 2010 this figure had slightly risen to 97.42%. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small group (2.93%) identifying with two or more races in 2000, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 97.42% | 1.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |