Explore the Family Name Werlein
The meaning of Werlein
German: variant of Werle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werlein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Werlein experienced a slight decline in popularity over the 10-year period between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Werlein was ranked 61,058 in popularity and decreased to a rank of 65,593 in 2010, marking a change of -7.43%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 308 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, indicating a -1.95% change. The proportion of individuals named Werlein per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #65,593 | -7.43% |
| Count | 308 | 302 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werlein
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Werlein, again according to Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 94.16% of those with the Werlein surname identified as white, which increased slightly to 94.70% in 2010, marking a change of 0.57%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.92% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010, showing a rise of 13.36%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported no changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 94.7% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 3.31% | 13.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |