Explore the Family Name Wirtjes
The meaning of Wirtjes
Dutch: possibly a patronymic from an occupational name for an inn-keeper (see Wirth).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wirtjes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wirtjes saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 74,957th most popular in the United States with a total of 240 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the ranking had risen to 68,949th and the count increased to 285 individuals. This represents an 8.02% increase in rank and an 18.75% increase in count over the decade. The proportion of people with the Wirtjes surname per 100,000 population also rose by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #68,949 | 8.02% |
| Count | 240 | 285 | 18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wirtjes
In terms of ethnicity, the vast majority of people with the Wirtjes surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.08%, but it decreased slightly to 95.79% by 2010. There were no reported instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the data does show a small percentage (3.16%) of people with the Wirtjes surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, where there was no such representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.79% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.16% | 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% |