Explore the Family Name Wormuth
The meaning of Wormuth
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements war (of various origins) + mut ‘desire, spirit’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Wormuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wormuth was ranked 32,567th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to the 34,073rd spot by 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.62%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname saw a marginal increase of 0.3% from 665 in 2000 to 667 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Wormuth surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #34,073 | -4.62% |
| Count | 665 | 667 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wormuth
From an ethnic identity perspective, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the Wormuth surname identified as White, holding 97.29% and 94.90% proportions in 2000 and 2010 respectively, marking a minor decrease of 2.46%. During the same period, there was a notable increase of 63.64% in the Hispanic population carrying the Wormuth surname - from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010. The Census also recorded a small percentage (1.95%) of individuals with the Wormuth surname identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not reported in 2000. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 94.9% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.7% | 63.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |