Explore the Family Name Wurster
The meaning of Wurster
German: agent derivative of Wurst. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Bernd, Dieter, Ernst, Erwin, Fritz, Manfred, Siegfried, Volker.
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How common is the last name Wurster in the United States?
The surname Wurster has seen a slight decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 13,128, but by 2010, it had dropped to 13,991, marking a 6.57% decrease. The actual count of individuals carrying the Wurster name increased marginally from 2,135 in 2000 to 2,154 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 0.89%. However, when comparing the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.59% decline from 0.79 to 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,128 | #13,991 | -6.57% |
| Count | 2,135 | 2,154 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.73 | -7.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wurster
Ethnic identity associated with the Wurster surname also varies according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost 97% were identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.43% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a 7.51% rise from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. While the number of those with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage decreased by 19.23%. Interestingly, no Wursters identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, but a new category emerged in 2010 with 1.02% identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.43% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.86% | 7.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.42% | -19.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |