Explore the Family Name Werk
The meaning of Werk
German: nickname for an artisan or craftsman, from Middle High German werc(h) ‘work, craft’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ingo, Egon, Ernst, Frieda, Gerda, Horst, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Werk in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Werk has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a ten-year period. In the year 2000, Werk was ranked 46,426 in terms of frequency amongst surnames within the United States; however, by 2010, it fell to rank 47,521, marking a decline of 2.36%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals bearing the surname Werk actually increased from 432 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.24%. The proportion of Werk per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of 6.25% within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #47,521 | -2.36% |
| Count | 432 | 446 | 3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Werk also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest percentage of individuals with the Werk surname identified as White (72.92% in 2000 and 67.71% in 2010), there was a noticeable decrease of 7.14% in this group over the decade. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases of 38.27% and 8.40% respectively. In 2010, a small percentage (1.79%) also began identifying as belonging to two or more races. No Werk individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.92% | 67.71% | -7.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 25.23% | 27.35% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.24% | 38.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |