Explore the Family Name Wipperfurth
The meaning of Wipperfurth
German (Wipperfürth): habitational name from a place so named in the Rhineland. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Wipperfurth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wipperfurth saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,829th in terms of popularity, but it rose to 44,500th by 2010, marking a change of 2.9%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 439 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, showing a 10.02% growth. However, the proportion of those with the Wipperfurth surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #44,500 | 2.9% |
| Count | 439 | 483 | 10.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wipperfurth
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Wipperfurth surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.86% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 97.52% in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic community within the Wipperfurth family experienced an increase in representation from 0% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.86% | 97.52% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| 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% |