Explore the Family Name Wortmann
The meaning of Wortmann
North German: topographic name for someone who lived on a raised, secure site, Middle Low German wort + man ‘man’. Compare Worth 2.
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How common is the last name Wortmann in the United States?
The surname Wortmann has shown a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it ranked 33,425 in popularity and then rose to 32,960 by 2010, representing a change of 1.39%. The count of individuals with the Wortmann surname also increased from 644 in 2000 to 695 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 7.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.24 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #32,960 | 1.39% |
| Count | 644 | 695 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wortmann
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wortmann, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it was predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 96.89% and 96.55% respectively. There was a negligible decline of 0.35% over this period. The presence of this surname among those identifying as Black showed a small increase from 0.93% to 1.01%, while it emerged within the Hispanic community in 2010 at a rate of 1.29%, having been non-existent in 2000. There were no Wortmanns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.24% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.55% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 1.01% | 8.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |