Explore the Family Name Werlinger
The meaning of Werlinger
German: derivative of Werling, a variant of Werlin, a pet form for Werner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Werlinger" showed a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,090 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 56,444. This represents a change of 1.13 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 334 to 362, marking an 8.38 percent growth. However, when adjusted for population, the proportion of individuals with the Werlinger last name remained steady at 0.12 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #56,444 | 1.13% |
| Count | 334 | 362 | 8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werlinger
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Werlinger surname, the data pulled from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly from 93.71 percent to 90.61 percent. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant increase, from 2.69 percent to 4.14 percent, a jump of 53.90 percent. The Hispanic representation within the Werlinger surname also increased from 1.50 percent to 2.21 percent. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged in 2010 at 1.93 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 90.61% | -3.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 4.14% | 53.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.21% | 47.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |