Explore the Family Name Wernert
The meaning of Wernert
German: variant of Werner, derived from an earlier form of Wernhard. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Wernert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wernert has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 47,939 with a count of 415 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 52,267 and the count had dropped slightly to 397 individuals, marking a change of -9.03 in rank and -4.34 in count. This suggests a decrease in usage of the name relative to other surnames in the United States. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.33 from 0.15 to 0.13 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #52,267 | -9.03% |
| Count | 415 | 397 | -4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wernert
The Decennial U.S. Census provides an insightful comparison of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wernert. As of 2000, the overwhelming majority (98.80%) of those with this surname identified as White. A decade later, this figure had dropped marginally to 97.98%, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying this name. Notably, by 2010, there was a small representation (1.26%) of individuals identifying with two or more races. Throughout this period, there were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 97.98% | -0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |