Explore the Family Name Werneke
The meaning of Werneke
North German: variant of Wernecke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werneke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Werneke" saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 91004 to 91221, a change of -0.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.45% during the same period, from 188 people in 2000 to 202 individuals in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #91,221 | -0.24% |
| Count | 188 | 202 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werneke
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Werneke surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, increasing slightly from 96.81% in 2000 to 97.52% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. Any additional information about these categories was likely suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 97.52% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |