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

Wertman, 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 Wertman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wertman in America

Wertman is the 19755th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wertman surname appeared 1,363 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 Wertman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wertman 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 Wertman

The surname Wertman has its origins in the Germanic language family, specifically tracing back to regions of central and northern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "wert," which translates to "worth" or "value," potentially indicating an occupational surname associated with merchants, traders, or those involved in valuation or appraisal tasks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wertman can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record documents the presence of individuals with the name in various regions of England, suggesting that the name had already established itself in parts of Europe by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name Wertman appeared in records from the Rhineland region of Germany, where it was often spelled as "Wertmann." This variation likely emerged due to the influence of local dialects and spelling conventions in different areas.

During the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name Wertman was Johann Wertman, a German mathematician and astronomer born in 1499 in the city of Wittenberg. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and worked alongside renowned figures such as Nicolaus Copernicus.

Another prominent individual with the surname Wertman was Peter Wertman, born in 1685 in the Netherlands. He was a skilled cartographer and engraver, known for creating detailed maps and charts that aided in the exploration and navigation of the Dutch East Indies.

In the 18th century, the name Wertman was found in various regions of Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. One notable figure from this period was Heinrich Wertman, a German philosopher and writer born in 1742 in the city of Cologne. His works explored themes of ethics, morality, and the human condition.

As people migrated across Europe and eventually to other continents, the surname Wertman spread to different parts of the world. In the 19th century, records show individuals with the name settling in regions of North America, including the United States and Canada.

Throughout its history, the surname Wertman has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations, such as the town of Wertheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in certain regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wertman

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

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 Wertman 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 Wertman 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 Wertman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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