Explore the Family Name Wrench
The meaning of Wrench
English: nickname from Middle English wrench ‘trick, wile, deceit’ (Old English wrenc), perhaps used for a deceitful person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wrench in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wrench has gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,339th, and by 2010, its rank improved to 30,420th. This represents a change of approximately 2.93%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 699 in 2000 to 768 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.87%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #30,420 | 2.93% |
| Count | 699 | 768 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wrench
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals the majority of people with the surname Wrench identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decline from 86.27% to 84.90%. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a rise from 10.87% to 11.98% across the decade. Notably, the Hispanic segment registered a significant increase of 71.32%, moving from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. There was a minimal decrease in those indicating two or more ethnicities, from 0.86% to 0.78%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.27% | 84.9% | -1.59% |
| Black | 10.87% | 11.98% | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.21% | 71.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.78% | -9.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |