Explore the Family Name Wutzke
The meaning of Wutzke
German: from a short form of the Slavic personal name Wutschik, Woitzik. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Erwin, Frieda, Helmuth, Willi.
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How common is the last name Wutzke in the United States?
The surname Wutzke has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,406th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 54,530th spot - an increase of about 5.01%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 332 in 2000 to 378 in 2010, marking a 13.86% rise. The proportion of the population named Wutzke per 100,000 people also saw a modest increase from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #54,530 | 5.01% |
| Count | 332 | 378 | 13.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wutzke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wutzke surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.69% identified as such, while in 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 93.92%. Interestingly, between 2000 and 2010, there were new ethnic identities associated with the surname, including Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, accounting for 1.59% and 1.32% respectively in 2010. Additionally, 2.65% identified as being of two or more races in 2010. There remained no reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 93.92% | -2.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |