Explore the Family Name Wergin
The meaning of Wergin
North German: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Virginius, itself a vernacular form of Verginius, a name of presumably Etruscan origin. Compare Vergin. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Juergen, Erwin, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Wergin in the United States?
The surname Wergin experienced a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,252nd in popularity with approximately 333 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had increased to 55,505th with roughly 370 people carrying the Wergin surname, representing an increase of 11.11% over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Wergin per 100,000 also rose, albeit modestly, by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #55,505 | 3.05% |
| Count | 333 | 370 | 11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wergin
As for the ethnicity associated with the Wergin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is overwhelmingly tied to White individuals. In 2000, about 99.70% of those with the surname were identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 97.84% in 2010. There appears to be no documented association between the Wergin surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.7% | 97.84% | -1.87% |
| 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% |