Explore the Family Name Wuertz
The meaning of Wuertz
German (Würtz): see Wurtz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wuertz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wuertz held a fairly constant rank in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from position 30,791 to 30,863. This slight decrease in rank of 0.23% is juxtaposed with an increase in the count of individuals bearing this surname, growing from 714 people in 2000 to 754 in 2010, an increase of 5.6%. The proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.26 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #30,863 | -0.23% |
| Count | 714 | 754 | 5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wuertz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wuertz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with the percentage very slightly decreasing from 97.62% in 2000 to 97.61% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010, which is an increase of 18.75%. No significant change was observed among other listed ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with most remaining at 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.61% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.33% | 18.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |