Explore the Family Name Wurtzel
The meaning of Wurtzel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wurzel and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yehuda, Aviva, Ephraim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wurtzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wurtzel saw slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of Wurtzel was at 48,196, and by 2010 it had shifted to 50,771, indicating a decrease in popularity by nearly 5.34 percent. The number of people with the surname remained relatively stable, with a count of 412 in 2000 dropping marginally to 411 in 2010. This decrease reflects a minor change of -0.24 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a small dip of 6.67 percent from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #50,771 | -5.34% |
| Count | 412 | 411 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wurtzel
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Wurtzel according to the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.57 percent identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 98.05 percent by 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic groups. No individuals with the surname Wurtzel identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no individuals identified as being of two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 98.05% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |