Explore the Family Name Wuchter
The meaning of Wuchter
Perhaps an altered form of German Wachter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wuchter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wuchter saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 80,502 to 95,545, representing an 18.69% reduction. The count of individuals carrying this surname also declined by 12.79%, moving from 219 people in 2000 to 191 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Wuchter surname decreased by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #95,545 | -18.69% |
| Count | 219 | 191 | -12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wuchter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wuchter identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decline in the percentage of White individuals from 98.17% in 2000 to 96.86% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Furthermore, there was no change noted in the category of two or more races, indicating that no individuals identified with multiple ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 96.86% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |