Explore the Family Name Wuerth
The meaning of Wuerth
German (Würth): variant of Wirth. Compare Wurth. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Erwin, Hans, Irmgard, Juergen, Markus.
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How common is the last name Wuerth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wuerth has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wuerth held the rank of 62,775, but by 2010, it had slipped to 63,524, a decrease of 1.19%. However, as far as actual counts go, the number of individuals with the surname increased from 298 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, an increase of 5.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #63,524 | -1.19% |
| Count | 298 | 314 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wuerth
In terms of ethnicity breakdown, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wuerth identify as White, with 94.63% in 2000 and a slight increase to 94.90% in 2010. Hispanic representation within this surname also saw growth, rising from 2.01% to 2.55%, marking a 26.87% change. There was a notable introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity between these years, going from 0 to 1.59%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.68% to zero in the same timeframe. No individuals with the Wuerth surname reported identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.9% | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.55% | 26.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |