Explore the Family Name Wetch
The meaning of Wetch
Altered form of German Wetsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wetch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wetch has increased in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. Its rank improved from 73,931 in 2000 to 68,547 in 2010, showing a growth of 7.28%. Concurrently, the count of people bearing this surname also rose by 17.62%, increasing from 244 in 2000 to 287 in 2010. This upward trend is further indicated by an increase in the proportion per 100k from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #68,547 | 7.28% |
| Count | 244 | 287 | 17.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wetch surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White Wetches increased slightly by 0.98% over the decade, from 93.85% to 94.77%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population under this surname fell by 29.27%, decreasing from 2.46% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. There was no reported change in the number of Wetches identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 94.77% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 1.74% | -29.27% |
| 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% |