Explore the Family Name Wente
The meaning of Wente
German: ethnic name for a Wend, from Middle Low German Went, a member of the Slavic-speaking people inhabiting parts of eastern Germany.
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How common is the last name Wente in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wente saw a marginal shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,781 in terms of prevalence, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 23,920, showing a minor decline of 0.58%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 993 to 1055 over the same period, an increment of 6.24%. The proportion of individuals with the Wente surname per 100k people also saw a slight decrease of 2.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,781 | #23,920 | -0.58% |
| Count | 993 | 1,055 | 6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wente
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows nuanced changes between the years 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander identity holding the Wente surname decreased to zero by 2010, from 0.70% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase of 146% in individuals identifying with two or more races. White individuals remained the majority holders of the surname, though their proportion decreased slightly from 97.78% to 97.25%. The Hispanic representation among those with the Wente name increased by 28.4%, while the Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations did not record any individuals with the Wente surname in both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 97.25% | -0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.23% | 146% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.04% | 28.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |