Explore the Family Name Woertz
The meaning of Woertz
German (Wörtz): 1. from a pet form of the personal name Werner. 2. variant of Würtz (see Wurtz). Compare Wortz.
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How common is the last name Woertz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of popularity, the surname Woertz has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,394 and slipped to 87,663 by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.42%. In sheer numbers, there were 223 people with the surname Woertz in 2000, which slightly dropped to 212 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 4.93%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.08 to 0.07 during this decade, a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #87,663 | -10.42% |
| Count | 223 | 212 | -4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woertz
Discussing the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Woertz, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 95.96% of the Woertz population self-identified as White, and though this figure dipped slightly to 95.28% in 2010, it remains overwhelmingly the most common ethnic identity. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.24% of the Woertz population in 2000, increasing to 2.36% in 2010. All other categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian & Alaskan Native either remained at zero or had their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 95.28% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.36% | 5.36% |
| 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% |