2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wurzburg
A surname referring to someone from Würzburg, a city in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Wurzburg. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wurzburg 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Wurzburg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wurzburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wurzburg
The surname Wurzburg traces its origins to Germany, specifically the Franconian region in northern Bavaria. The name is derived from the city of Würzburg, a place of significant historical importance dating back to ancient times. Würzburg itself comes from an old Germanic name, combining "Wurt", meaning fortified area, and "Burg", meaning fortress or castle. This reflects the city's strategic military and trade importance in the medieval period.
Historical records trace the surname Wurzburg back to medieval times, with one of the earliest documented instances being found in 12th-century manuscripts. These documents often referenced families and individuals with ties to the city, highlighting Würzburg as a crucial ecclesiastical and cultural hub. Among these records, a noteworthy mention comes from a 1180 charter where a Heinrich von Würzburg is listed as a witness to a land grant.
An important early figure bearing the surname Wurzburg is Bishop Brun of Würzburg, who served from 1034 until his death in 1045. Brun was deeply involved in the religious and political affairs of the Holy Roman Empire and played a significant role in the development of the city. His tenure as bishop solidified the connection between the surname and the ecclesiastical authority of Würzburg.
In the late Middle Ages, another notable individual with the surname was Konrad von Würzburg, a prolific poet born around 1220. Konrad's works were celebrated in the Middle High German literary tradition, and his contributions to German literature include epic poems and lyric poetry. He passed away in 1287, leaving a lasting cultural legacy.
In the Renaissance period, the Wurzburg name continued to appear in scholarly circles. Johann von Wurzburg, born in 1509, was an esteemed humanist and scholar. He was known for his translations of classical texts and his contributions to the intellectual renaissance of the 16th century. Johann's work significantly influenced the educational landscape of his time, and he remained an influential figure until his death in 1581.
In more modern history, the 19th century saw Georg von Würzburg, a notable diplomat and statesman born in 1811. He played a pivotal role in the politics of the German states during a period of significant national and international upheaval. His diplomatic efforts contributed to shaping the political affiliations and alliances of the time, and he remained a significant political figure until his death in 1876.
By examining these historical references, it becomes clear that the surname Wurzburg holds a rich and varied history. From its etymological roots in the fortified city of Würzburg, the name has been associated with influential ecclesiastical, literary, and political figures throughout the centuries. This multifaceted legacy underscores the enduring significance of the Wurzburg name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wurzburg
Among Census respondents with the surname Wurzburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Wurzburg 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 Wurzburg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wurzburg
Wurzburg 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,695 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,327 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 15,695 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,327 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 Wurzburg 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 | #151,532 | #150,205 | 0.9% |
| Count | 108 | 109 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wurzburg bearers went from 108 to 109 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,327 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,205.
FAQ
Wurzburg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wurzburg?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Wurzburg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Wurzburg?
Wurzburg ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Wurzburg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Wurzburg.
Has Wurzburg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wurzburg went from 108 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Wurzburg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wurzburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Wurzburg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wurzburg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Wurzburg (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 Wurzburg mean?
A surname referring to someone from Würzburg, a city in Germany. 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 Wurzburg (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 share the surname Wurzburg?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.