Explore the Family Name Wirth
The meaning of Wirth
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for an inn-keeper, Middle High German wirt, German Wirt. 2. German: status name for a man who was head of a family and master of his own household, from the same word in the sense ‘provider’. 3. German: from a short form of Werdo, from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with werd ‘worth’ as the first element. 4. English (London): variant of Worth. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt, Hans, Erwin, Gunter, Dieter, Ernst, Gerhard, Manfred, Reinhold, Armin, Erna.
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How common is the last name Wirth in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wirth's popularity slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wirth was the 3312th most popular surname, with a count of 9911 bearers. However, in 2010, it ranked 3592nd, with a count of 9907 individuals bearing the name. This indicates a minor decrease of 0.04% in the number of people with this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,312 | #3,592 | -8.45% |
| Count | 9,911 | 9,907 | -0.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.67 | 3.36 | -8.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wirth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wirth identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there were slight increases in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and those reporting two or more races. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by approximately 31%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of around 45%. Those reporting two or more races saw an increase of roughly 34%. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals remained stable during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 95.45% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.18% | 45.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.21% | 34.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.64% | 30.61% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0% |
Wirth ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Wirth is French & German, which comprises 41.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.3%) and Eastern European (7.6%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 41.9% |
| British & Irish | 32.3% |
| Eastern European | 7.6% |
| Other | 18.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Wirth
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Wirth have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 76.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 76.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 76.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 76.40% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 75.70% |
What Wirth haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Wirth is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and I-P109, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Nielsen, Jorgensen, Fox, Sorensen, Larsen, Pedersen, Bowers, Thompson, Benson, Christiansen.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Wirth surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Wirth have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Wirth" Surname 39.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Wirth" Surname 37.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Wirth" Surname 23.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Wirth" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Wirth?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Wirth are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition