Explore the Family Name Wort
The meaning of Wort
English (Hampshire and Wiltshire): nickname or occupational name from Middle English wort ‘plant, herb, vegetable’ (Old English wyrt), probably denoting a grower or seller of vegetables or medicinal plants. See also Wortman.
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How common is the last name Wort in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wort has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,643rd most popular and dropped to the 95,955th position in 2010, indicating a 12.04% decrease in rank. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 203 to 190, a decline of about 6.4%. The proportion per 100k also fell by 25%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to just 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #95,955 | -12.04% |
| Count | 203 | 190 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wort
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wort saw some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, rising slightly from 93.60% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or part of two or more races in either year. The presence of Black individuals within this surname group dropped from 2.46% in 2000 to none in 2010, while there were no changes regarding American Indian and Alaskan Native representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 95.79% | 2.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |