Explore the Family Name Wery
The meaning of Wery
Walloon: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wid(u) ‘wood, forest’ + rīc ‘power’. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Alexandre, Desire.
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How common is the last name Wery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wery had a popularity rank of 35,621 in 2000 which slightly decreased to 36,788 in 2010. This represents a marginal drop of 3.28%. However, the total count of people with the surname Wery saw a minor increase from 597 in 2000 to 607 in 2010, marking an upward change of 1.68%. The proportion of the Wery surname per 100k people also experienced a decrease of 4.55% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #36,788 | -3.28% |
| Count | 597 | 607 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wery
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the last name Wery identified as White, accounting for 91.96% in 2000 and marginally dropping to 91.93% in 2010. During this period, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 2.35% to 1.98%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races increased modestly from 2.35% to 2.47%. Notably, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Wery surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 91.93% | -0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 2.47% | 5.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.14% | 41.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.35% | 1.98% | -15.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |