Explore the Family Name Wirt
The meaning of Wirt
German: variant of Wirth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wirt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wirt showed a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, moving from rank 12,667 in 2000 to rank 12,904 in 2010, reflecting a -1.87% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.34% during this period, growing from 2,240 to 2,382. The proportion of people named Wirt per 100k also saw a minor decrease of -2.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,667 | #12,904 | -1.87% |
| Count | 2,240 | 2,382 | 6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.81 | -2.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wirt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Wirt surname nearly doubled, increasing by 77.50%. The Hispanic population also grew significantly, seeing a 47.01% increase. There was a slight rise among those identifying as Black, who experienced an 8.08% growth. On the other hand, people of White ethnicity saw a small dip of -1.35%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased by -13.39%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw the biggest drop with a decrease of -22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 89.71% | -1.35% |
| Black | 5.94% | 6.42% | 8.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.97% | 47.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.97% | -13.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.71% | 77.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.21% | -22.22% |