Explore the Family Name Werkmeister
The meaning of Werkmeister
German: occupational name for a master craftsman, especially a master builder, from Middle High German wërcmeister; in the north, status name for the chairman of the city council, elderman, from Middle Low German werkmēster.
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How common is the last name Werkmeister in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Werkmeister has seen a slight increase in popularity within the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Werkmeister was ranked as the 28,194th most popular surname, with approximately 799 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 27,818, and the count increased by 8.01% to 863 individuals. However, the proportion of individuals with the Werkmeister surname per 100,000 people decreased by 3.33%, from 0.3 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #27,818 | 1.33% |
| Count | 799 | 863 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werkmeister
The ethnic identity associated with the Werkmeister surname remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with the Werkmeister surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 95.99% in 2000 to 96.29% in 2010. Hispanic representation remained relatively stable at around 1.63% in 2000 and 1.62% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races decreased during this period, from 0.63% to 0.58% and from 1.38% to 1.04% respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 96.29% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.62% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.04% | -24.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.58% | -7.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |