Explore the Family Name Wertenberger
The meaning of Wertenberger
Americanized form of German Württemberger or the earlier form Würtenberger: habitational name for someone from Württemberg, a region in southwestern Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wertenberger in the United States?
The surname Wertenberger, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 42,529 to 44,576, marking a change of -4.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 480 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, indicating a 0.42% increase. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of -11.11%, dropping from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #44,576 | -4.81% |
| Count | 480 | 482 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wertenberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the Wertenberger surname in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a notable increase of 139.42% for those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.04 in 2000 to 2.49 in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the surname saw a marginal increase of 0.23%, from 96.88 in 2000 to 97.10 in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation went from 1.04 in 2000 to none in 2010, while the Black population remained constant at 0.00 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 97.1% | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.49% | 139.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |