Explore the Family Name Wetzstein
The meaning of Wetzstein
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a knife grinder, from Middle High German wetzstein ‘whetstone’. 2. habitational name from a lost place called Wetzstein near Emmendingen. 3. topographic name from a field name, for example Wezstein near Esslingen. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Benno, Hanns, Helmut, Jurgen, Math.
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How common is the last name Wetzstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wetzstein has seen a slight increase since the turn of the millennium. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,732nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 53,072nd spot, reflecting a 4.77% change. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 344 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, marking a growth of 13.37%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #53,072 | 4.77% |
| Count | 344 | 390 | 13.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetzstein
The ethnic identity associated with the Wetzstein surname has also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.15% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 89.74% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 3.20% in 2000 to 4.36% in 2010. The representation of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races also appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.31% and 3.59% respectively. However, there were no individuals with the Wetzstein surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.15% | 89.74% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.36% | 36.25% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 3.59% | 2.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |