Explore the Family Name Wuethrich
The meaning of Wuethrich
German (Wüthrich): unflattering nickname for a tyrannical person, Middle High German wüetrich ‘tyrant’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Wuethrich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wuethrich has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wuethrich was ranked 50,055th in terms of commonality and this fell to 51,512th in 2010, reflecting a 2.91% drop. However, there was a small increase in the number of individuals with this surname. In 2000, there were 393 individuals named Wuethrich and this grew to 404 by 2010, which is a 2.8% rise. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a 6.67% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #51,512 | -2.91% |
| Count | 393 | 404 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wuethrich
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Wuethrich identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.20% in 2000 to 96.04% in 2010. During the same time period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 2.54% to 3.22%, representing a growth of 26.77%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.04% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.22% | 26.77% |
| 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% |