Explore the Family Name Wurzel
The meaning of Wurzel
1. German: metonymic occupational name, from Middle High German wurzel ‘root’ for someone who gathered and sold roots and herbs. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Wurzel ‘root’. Compare Wurtzel. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Ilse.
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How common is the last name Wurzel in the United States?
The surname Wurzel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,869 in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 52,267, a change of -4.81%. However, the total count of people with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 395 in 2000 to 397 in 2010. The proportion of individuals bearing this name per 100k also saw a dip of -13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #52,267 | -4.81% |
| Count | 395 | 397 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wurzel
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, almost all people with the surname Wurzel identified as White, although that percentage decreased very slightly from 97.72% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.03% to 3.27%, representing a change of 61.08%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 95.72% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.27% | 61.08% |
| 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% |