Explore the Family Name Werle
The meaning of Werle
German: from a pet form of the personal name Werner. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Dieter, Heiner, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Werle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Werle has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 24,115th in popularity and declined to 26,391st place in 2010, indicating a change of -9.44%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 976 to 925 during this span, marking a -5.23% change. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals per 100k bearing this name dropped by -13.89%, from 0.36 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,115 | #26,391 | -9.44% |
| Count | 976 | 925 | -5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werle
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Werle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The prevalence of Whites with this name decreased by -2.32%, from 96.62% to 94.38%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races saw increases; Hispanics went from 1.13% to 2.92% (a 158.41% change), and those of mixed ethnicity increased from 1.02% to 1.73% (a 69.61% change). Data for Asian/Pacific Islanders was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons, while the figures for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 94.38% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.92% | 158.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.73% | 69.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |