Explore the Family Name Wurtele
The meaning of Wurtele
North German: variant of Wurzel ‘root’. (Wurzel is the North German word for ‘carrot’.)
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wurtele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wurtele saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 88,825th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up slightly to the 88,336th spot. This represents a modest growth rate of 0.55%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 194 to 210 during this period, showing an 8.25% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #88,336 | 0.55% |
| Count | 194 | 210 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wurtele
The ethnic identity associated with the Wurtele surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.81% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 95.71% by 2010, marking a 2.03% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 5.15% to 4.29%, representing a 16.70% decline. There were no reported individuals with the Wurtele surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 95.71% | 2.03% |
| Hispanic | 5.15% | 4.29% | -16.7% |
| 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% |