Explore the Family Name Wuthrich
The meaning of Wuthrich
German (Wüthrich): see Wuethrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Friedrich, Gerhardt, Johann.
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How common is the last name Wuthrich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wuthrich has increased in the US from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wuthrich was ranked 31,621st in terms of surname prevalence and rose to 30,509th by 2010, representing a growth rate of 3.52%. The number of individuals bearing the Wuthrich surname also grew from 691 to 765 during this decade, an increase of 10.71%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #30,509 | 3.52% |
| Count | 691 | 765 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wuthrich
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Wuthrich surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of those with this surname identified as White (94.25% down from 98.12% in 2000), there were increases in representation among the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities. Specifically, the percentage of Wuthrichs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased to 1.57% and 2.48%, respectively. No changes were recorded for the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 94.25% | -3.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.48% | 185.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |