Explore the Family Name Wenzinger
The meaning of Wenzinger
German and Swiss German: possibly a habitational name for someone from Winzingen in Baden-Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wenzinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wenzinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Wenzinger was ranked the 67,522nd most popular surname, dropping to 69,996th place by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 3.66%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly, from 273 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, a growth of 2.56%. The proportion of people with the surname Wenzinger per 100,000 population decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #69,996 | -3.66% |
| Count | 273 | 280 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenzinger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wenzinger according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease from 98.17% in 2000 to 96.43% in 2010, a change of -1.77%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races for both years. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.86%, which was not the case in 2000. This indicates a diversification of the ethnic identities associated with the surname Wenzinger.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 96.43% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |