Explore the Family Name Wentzell
The meaning of Wentzell
German: rare variant of Wentzel and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this or of its most common German form Wenzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wentzell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wentzell has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 23,884 and by 2010, it had fallen to 25,187, representing a decrease of 5.46%. The count also declined marginally from 987 in 2000 to 984 in 2010, which is a change of -0.3%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 10.81% from 0.37 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,884 | #25,187 | -5.46% |
| Count | 987 | 984 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wentzell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wentzell, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is majorly White, accounting for 96.24% in 2010, down slightly from 96.86% in 2000. Those with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity decreased by 8.11% between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010, which represents a change of 143.66%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained constant at 0.51% during both census years. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were reported to be zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.24% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.73% | 143.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.02% | -8.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |