Explore the Family Name Werts
The meaning of Werts
Americanized form of German Wertz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Werts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Werts saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Werts was ranked as the 13,943rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to the 14,862nd position, marking a -6.59% change. The number of individuals with the Werts surname increased slightly though, from 1,985 in 2000 to 1,993 in 2010, a growth of 0.4%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was an -8.11% decrease from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,943 | #14,862 | -6.59% |
| Count | 1,985 | 1,993 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Werts
Moving to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some fluctuations in ethnic identity among those bearing the Werts surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased over this period. The largest growth rate was seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, with an 83.33% increase from 0.30% to 0.55%. The Two or more races group also saw a significant increase of 62.91%, rising from 1.51% to 2.46%. However, the White population decreased by -4.74%, dropping from 73.05% to 69.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.05% | 69.59% | -4.74% |
| Black | 23.38% | 24.94% | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.46% | 62.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.61% | 33.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.85% | 54.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.55% | 83.33% |