Explore the Family Name Wernick
The meaning of Wernick
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): status name for someone who was the secretary of a Jewish administration or a Jewish official responsible for the ratification of community impost treaties, from the Polish term wiernik. 2. German: variant of Wernicke. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ahuva, Isadore, Morty, Yetta.
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How common is the last name Wernick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wernick has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wernick was ranked 31,774th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 36,585th spot, marking a decline of 15.14%. The actual count of people with the Wernick surname also decreased over that decade from 687 to 611, a reduction of 11.06%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Wernick surname per 100,000 population fell by 16% from 0.25 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #36,585 | -15.14% |
| Count | 687 | 611 | -11.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wernick
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a significant change over a decade. While there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black heritage, or those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Wernick surname in either 2000 or 2010, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races and those of Hispanic ethnicity. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0.73% to 1.15%, a rise of 57.53%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.60% to 3.11%, registering a notable increase of 94.37%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with the Wernick surname slightly declined by 1.98% from 96.51% to 94.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.6% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.11% | 94.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.15% | 57.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |