Explore the Family Name Wernig
The meaning of Wernig
1. German: variant of Wernicke. 2. Germanized form of Slovenian Vernik. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Wernig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wernig has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 79,394 to 80,926 - a change of -1.93%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.93% during the same period, going from 223 to 234 people. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #80,926 | -1.93% |
| Count | 223 | 234 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wernig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Wernig surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.41% and 96.15% respectively. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 96.15% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 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% |