Explore the Family Name Wenz
The meaning of Wenz
German: 1. from a short form of the personal name Wenzel. 2. from a pet form for Werner. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Ernst, Friedrich, Kurt, Bodo, Erwin, Helmut, Herta, Horst, Inge, Ingeborg, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Wenz in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wenz has shown a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,078 in popularity with a count of 1,795 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 16,228, with a total count of 1,779, marking a decline of approximately 0.89%. The proportion of the Wenz surname per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease of roughly 10.45% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,078 | #16,228 | -7.63% |
| Count | 1,795 | 1,779 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.6 | -10.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenz
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Wenz identify as White, increasing slightly from 96.10% in 2000 to 96.68% in 2010. During this same time span, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 39.29%, while the Hispanic representation also saw a decline of 17.89%. Interestingly, the number of individuals who identified with two or more races increased by 46.85%. Data on Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.68% | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.63% | 46.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.01% | -17.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.51% | -39.29% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |