Explore the Family Name Werthmann
The meaning of Werthmann
German: variant of Werth (see Wert 1, 3), with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Eberhard.
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How common is the last name Werthmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Werthmann saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 61,207th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 64,388th spot, marking a 5.2% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained stable, seeing a mere 0.65% increase from 307 to 309 people. The proportion of U.S. residents with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #64,388 | -5.2% |
| Count | 307 | 309 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werthmann
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Werthmann, census data shows that most bearers of this last name identify as White, although there was a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, from 93.49% to 91.91%. The Hispanic population displaying this surname witnessed an increase of 34.87%, growing from 4.56% to 6.15%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 91.91% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 6.15% | 34.87% |
| 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% |