Find out how popular the last name Wermuth is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wermuth.

Wermuth, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wermuth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wermuth in America

Wermuth is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wermuth surname appeared 612 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wermuth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wermuth to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wermuth

The surname WERMUTH is of German origin, derived from the German word "Wermut," which translates to "wormwood" in English. Wormwood is a plant known for its bitter taste and was historically used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages, particularly absinthe. The name likely originated in the regions of Germany where wormwood was cultivated or where its cultivation played a significant role in local industries.

The earliest known records of the WERMUTH surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various German regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In these areas, the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of wormwood-based products. It's also possible that the name was adopted as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived near areas where wormwood grew abundantly.

One of the earliest known bearers of the WERMUTH name was Johann WERMUTH, a German theologian and scholar born in 1579 in Saxony. He authored several religious texts and was highly regarded in academic circles during his lifetime. Another notable individual with this surname was Christian WERMUTH, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1661 to 1739. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and published works on the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 18th century, the WERMUTH surname appeared in various German records, including church registers and tax rolls. During this period, the name was also found in areas of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic, which were historically part of the German cultural sphere. One notable bearer of the name from this era was Friedrich WERMUTH, a German composer and organist born in 1723 who made significant contributions to the development of church music.

The 19th century saw the WERMUTH name spread further across Europe, as individuals bearing the surname migrated to different regions. One prominent figure was Karl WERMUTH, a German painter and illustrator born in 1846, known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. Another individual of note was Paul WERMUTH, a German chemist born in 1879 who made important discoveries in the field of organic chemistry and held several patents related to chemical processes.

As the WERMUTH surname continued to spread globally, it was also found in various parts of the United States and other countries with significant German immigration. Notable individuals with this surname include Hans WERMUTH, a German-American architect born in 1886 who designed several notable buildings in New York City, and Max WERMUTH, a German-American businessman and philanthropist born in 1892 who made significant contributions to various charitable causes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wermuth

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wermuth.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wermuth was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wermuth has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wermuth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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