Explore the Family Name Wettengel
The meaning of Wettengel
German: occupational name for a road maker or mender, from Middle High German wec ‘way, street’ + tengelen ‘to break (stones), beat, or knock’.
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How common is the last name Wettengel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wettengel has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 61,058 in 2000, it saw a slight drop to 61,297 in 2010, marking a minimal change of -0.39. The total count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.49%, from 308 to 328, during the same period. However, this growth did not alter the proportion per 100k, which held steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #61,297 | -0.39% |
| Count | 308 | 328 | 6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wettengel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wettengel surname identify as White (97.08% in 2000 and 93.29% in 2010). There was a small increase in Hispanic identity, from 0% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly, from 2.60% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. No Wettengels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 93.29% | -3.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 1.52% | -41.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |