Explore the Family Name Werst
The meaning of Werst
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Werst has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 40,465 with a count of 509 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.19 per 100k. However, by the year 2010, the surname's rank had dropped to 45,569, with a decreased count of 469, equivalent to a proportion of 0.16 per 100k. This represents a decrease in popularity of 12.61% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #45,569 | -12.61% |
| Count | 509 | 469 | -7.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werst
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the Werst surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, making up 95.09% in 2000 and 94.46% in 2010. The ethnicity identified as "Two or more races" decreased slightly from 2.36% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Interestingly, there is a rise in those identifying as Hispanic, which was non-existent in 2000 but made up 1.92% in 2010. There were no changes in the numbers of people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The number of people who identified as Black went from 1.18% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 94.46% | -0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.13% | -9.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |