Explore the Family Name Werking
The meaning of Werking
German: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany, where it is found mainly in the Eifel Mountains.
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How common is the last name Werking in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Werking experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 54,766th most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 59,171st position, representing an 8.04% decline. The actual count of individuals with the Werking surname also dipped from 352 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 2.84%. The proportion of Werkings per 100,000 population similarly decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #59,171 | -8.04% |
| Count | 352 | 342 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werking
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Werking surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.02% of those bearing the name were identified as White, but this percentage declined to 93.86% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noted emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races among the Werking surname bearers. In 2010, 2.34% were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.75% as having two or more races. No individuals with the Werking surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 93.86% | -2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |