Explore the Family Name Wernet
The meaning of Wernet
German: variant of Wernert. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Wernet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wernet has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wernet held the rank of 49,965 but slipped to 53,204 by 2010, reflecting a change of -6.48%. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 394 to 389, denoting a -1.27% change. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise experienced a decline of -13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #53,204 | -6.48% |
| Count | 394 | 389 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wernet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Wernet surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of -2.36% from 98.73% in 2000 to 96.40% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. Interestingly, the census did note a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010 at 1.80%, where none were recorded in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 96.4% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |