Explore the Family Name Wetz
The meaning of Wetz
German: from a Germanized Slavic short form of the German personal name Werner.
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How common is the last name Wetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wetz saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wetz was ranked as the 35,916th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 38,155th spot, showing a decrease in popularity of about 6.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 591 in 2000 to 581 in 2010, marking a reduction of 1.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.22 to 0.2 during the same period, which equates to a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #38,155 | -6.23% |
| Count | 591 | 581 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wetz experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the name were identified as White, although there was a decrease in this group from 94.59% to 92.43%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew slightly from 0.85% to 1.03%, while those indicating they were of two or more races increased from 1.35% to 2.07%. The number of Hispanics also rose from 3.05% to 3.96%. There was no change within the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups, remaining at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 92.43% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 3.96% | 29.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.07% | 53.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.03% | 21.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |