Explore the Family Name Wernecke
The meaning of Wernecke
North German: from a pet form of Werner. See also Warncke. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dietrich, Eldor, Gunther, Heinz, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Wernecke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wernecke saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wernecke was ranked as the 39,378th most popular last name, but fell to the 42,579th position by 2010, marking an 8.13% decrease. The number of people bearing this last name also declined from 526 in 2000 to 509 in 2010, a reduction of 3.23%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #42,579 | -8.13% |
| Count | 526 | 509 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wernecke
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wernecke, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.15% of those with the surname identified as White, though this slightly decreased to 96.27% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification associated with the surname in 2010, accounting for 2.16% of the Werneckes. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.14% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.27% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |