Explore the Family Name Werley
The meaning of Werley
Americanized form of German Werle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Werley had a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,004 in popularity but dropped to 24,112 by 2010, a decline of approximately 14.8%. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 1,166 to 1,044, representing a 10.46% decrease. The proportion per 100k followed the same trend, falling from 0.43 to 0.35, an 18.6% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,004 | #24,112 | -14.8% |
| Count | 1,166 | 1,044 | -10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.35 | -18.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werley
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Werley between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though the percentage slightly decreased from 96.31% to 95.69%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was 0.51% in 2000, was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy. There was an increase in those reporting two or more races from 0.77% to 1.25%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease from 1.89% to 1.82%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of those identifying as Black at 0.86%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identity remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.69% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.82% | -3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.25% | 62.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |