Explore the Family Name Werling
The meaning of Werling
German: derivative of Werlin, a pet form of Werner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Werling saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,859 in popularity with 1,558 people carrying the surname. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 18,486 with only 1,495 people having this surname. This represents a decrease of 9.65% in ranking and 4.04% in the count of individuals with the Werling surname. The proportion of people with the Werling surname per 100k also fell by 12.07%, from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,859 | #18,486 | -9.65% |
| Count | 1,558 | 1,495 | -4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werling
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Werling, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts noted between 2000 and 2010. For the most part, individuals identified as White, with 98.46% in 2000 and 97.93% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.64% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010, a change of 25%. Also, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, going from 0.39% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010 - an increase of 105.13%. A small portion (0.40%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No changes were observed for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 97.93% | -0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 0.8% | 105.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 0.8% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |