Explore the Family Name Wetzell
The meaning of Wetzell
Americanized form of German Wetzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wetzell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wetzell has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544th in popularity with 331 people having this surname. By 2010, although the count of people named Wetzell increased to 345, its rank fell to 58,735. The decrease in rank, despite an increase in number, indicates that while more people have adopted this surname, other surnames have grown at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #58,735 | -2.07% |
| Count | 331 | 345 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetzell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wetzell also saw some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 93% of individuals with the Wetzell surname identified as White. This figure decreased slightly to 90.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.93% in 2000 to 5.8% in 2010. Notably, there was also the appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander identification in 2010, accounting for 1.74% of the population with this surname. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 2.42% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.05% | 90.43% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 5.8% | 47.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 1.74% | -28.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |