Explore the Family Name Viehweg
The meaning of Viehweg
German: variant of Vieweg. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viehweg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Viehweg has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659th and increased to 72,771st in 2010, marking a 1.21% change. Additionally, the number of people with this last name also increased by about 9%, from 245 in 2000 to 267 in 2010. The proportion per 100K people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #72,771 | 1.21% |
| Count | 245 | 267 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viehweg
When it comes to ethnicity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals bearing the surname Viehweg are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.33% identified as White, which slightly increased to 97% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 97% | 0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |