Explore the Family Name Werre
The meaning of Werre
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a turnpike or fence, Middle High German wërre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Werre has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, Werre was ranked as the 38,035th most common surname in the United States, with 548 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, although the count of people with this surname increased slightly to 553, the rank dropped to 39,717, marking a change of -4.42%. The proportion of Werre per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.2 to 0.19 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #39,717 | -4.42% |
| Count | 548 | 553 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werre
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Werre, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 94.53% to 91.50%. Interestingly, the presence of other ethnic groups with the surname Werre has grown. Asian/Pacific Islander representation doubled from 1.09% to 2.17%, and those identifying as having two or more races nearly doubled from 1.28% to 2.53%. The Hispanic community also saw growth from 2.55% to 3.25%. However, there was no representation from the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 91.5% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.25% | 27.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.53% | 97.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 2.17% | 99.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |