Explore the Family Name Wentzlaff
The meaning of Wentzlaff
East German (of Slavic origin): variant of Wenzlaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wentzlaff in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wentzlaff has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 105,374th most popular, while in 2010, it fell to 113,791st place, representing a decrease of approximately 7.99%. During this same period, the count of individuals with the Wentzlaff surname also declined from 157 to 154, a fall of about 1.91%. The proportion of people bearing the Wentzlaff surname per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #113,791 | -7.99% |
| Count | 157 | 154 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wentzlaff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Wentzlaff surname have identified as White, with an increase from 98.73% in 2000 to 99.35% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported at 0% for both years, indicating no representation of these groups within the pool of individuals carrying the Wentzlaff surname during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 99.35% | 0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |