2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Werbin
A surname likely derived from a Slavic root related to willows.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Werbin. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Werbin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Werbin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Werbin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Werbin
The surname Werbin is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was likely derived from an old Germanic word or place name. One theory suggests that the name may have been derived from the German word "Werben," which means "to recruit" or "to enlist," potentially indicating that early bearers of the name were involved in military recruitment or service.
Historical records show that variations of the name, such as Werbyn and Werbein, were present in various parts of Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Freiberg, Saxony, where a certain Hans Werbyn was mentioned in 1587.
In the 18th century, the name began to appear more frequently in various regions of Germany, with notable bearers including Johann Werbin (1724-1789), a successful merchant from Leipzig, and Friedrich Werbin (1764-1832), a renowned theologian and philosopher from Halle.
As migration patterns evolved, the Werbin surname spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world. One of the most notable figures in the history of the name was Maximilian Werbin (1871-1945), a German-born artist and painter who gained recognition for his landscape and portrait works in the early 20th century.
Other notable individuals with the surname Werbin include Otto Werbin (1890-1962), a German-American engineer and inventor credited with several patents in the field of mechanical engineering, and Natalia Werbin (1920-2008), a Polish-born dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of modern dance.
Throughout its history, the surname Werbin has been associated with various professions, from merchants and scholars to artists and engineers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Werbin
Among Census respondents with the surname Werbin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Werbin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Werbin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Werbin
Werbin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-12 bearers (-9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,794 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-9 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,827 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.3%) | Down 18,794 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 8,827 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Werbin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #150,935 | -6.2% |
| Count | 117 | 108 | -7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Werbin bearers went from 117 to 108 (-7.7% change). The surname moved down 8,827 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #150,935.
FAQ
Werbin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Werbin?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Werbin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Werbin?
Werbin ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Werbin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Werbin.
Has Werbin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Werbin went from 117 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Werbin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Werbin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Werbin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Werbin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (4.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Werbin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Werbin mean?
A surname likely derived from a Slavic root related to willows. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Werbin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Werbin?
You can see how many people have the last name Werbin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.