Explore the Family Name Wern
The meaning of Wern
1. North German and Danish: from a short form of Werner. 2. Chinese: variant of Wen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Wern in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Wern" has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Wern surname ranked 72,905; by 2010, it had fallen to 87,335, a 19.79% decrease in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 248 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, marking a 14.11% decrease. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname also declined from 0.09 per 100k in 2000 to 0.07 per 100k in 2010, a 22.22% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #87,335 | -19.79% |
| Count | 248 | 213 | -14.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wern
The ethnic identity associated with the Wern surname also shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.16% of the individuals with the Wern surname identified as White. This percentage fell to 92.96% by 2010, indicating a slight decrease in the number of White individuals carrying the Wern surname. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 3.76% in 2010. No changes were recorded for the categories of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 92.96% | -2.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |