Explore the Family Name Wirtanen
The meaning of Wirtanen
Finnish: old variant of Virtanen, an ornamental name from virta ‘stream’ + the surname suffix -nen. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Arvo, Irja, Onni, Toivo.
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How common is the last name Wirtanen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wirtanen has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, Wirtanen was ranked 41,262 in terms of popularity and its rank dropped to 42,163 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.18%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 498 to 515 during the same period, an increase of 3.41%. The proportion of individuals bearing the Wirtanen surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #42,163 | -2.18% |
| Count | 498 | 515 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wirtanen
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wirtanen surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.78% identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.70% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went down from 1.20% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 27.33% from 1.61% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Wirtanen who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 96.7% | 0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.17% | -27.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |