Explore the Family Name Wurl
The meaning of Wurl
German: variant of Wörl (see Worl). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Otto, Reinhart. Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Wurl in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wurl has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 50,468 in popularity, dropping to 53,316 by 2010 - a change of -5.64%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally, from 389 people in 2000 to 388 in 2010, resulting in a -0.26% change. This minor shift resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.14 in 2000, reducing slightly to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #53,316 | -5.64% |
| Count | 389 | 388 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wurl
In terms of ethnic identity, the Wurl surname was predominantly associated with those identifying as white according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.69% of people with the surname identified as white, which decreased slightly to 95.1% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic with the Wurl surname increased to 2.06% in 2010, while the percentage of people identifying as two or more races also rose to 1.8%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 95.1% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |