Explore the Family Name Wertheimer
The meaning of Wertheimer
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Wertheim (see Wertheim). Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Hans, Kurt, Otto, Ernst, Ilse, Lothar. Jewish Zvi, Aviva, Chana, Emanuel, Mendel, Meyer, Shira, Yosef.
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How common is the last name Wertheimer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wertheimer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,273rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 22,924th position, reflecting a 1.5% change in rank. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 1,022 in 2000 to 1,116 in 2010, marking a rise of 9.2%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Wertheimer surname per 100,000 residents remained stable at 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,273 | #22,924 | 1.5% |
| Count | 1,022 | 1,116 | 9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wertheimer
In terms of ethnic identity distribution, the majority of individuals with the Wertheimer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease from 96.28% in 2000 to 95.07% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the highest growth, from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010, indicating a 48.41% change. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped from 1.47% to 0.99%, while the percentage of Black individuals under this surname grew from 0% to 0.90%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 95.07% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.33% | 48.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0.99% | -32.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |