Explore the Family Name Werito
The meaning of Werito
Native American (Navajo): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Werito saw an increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854th, but by 2010, its rank had risen to 63,218th, marking a 9.5% increase. This rise can be attributed to the increased number of individuals with this surname, which went up from 262 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, showing a 20.61% growth over the decade. The proportion of people with the Werito surname per 100,000 also rose slightly, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, indicating a 10% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #63,218 | 9.5% |
| Count | 262 | 316 | 20.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werito
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Werito surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. In 2000, 95.42% of Weritos were identified under this ethnic identity, but this figure dropped slightly to 92.72% in 2010. In 2010, for the first time, some Weritos identified as White (1.90%) and Hispanic (3.48%). However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Also, the percentage of Weritos identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.67% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 95.42% | 92.72% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |