Explore the Family Name Viereck
The meaning of Viereck
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German vierecke ‘square’, later ‘burly, coarse’. 2. topographic name from the shape of the property, from Middle High German vierecke ‘square’. 3. habitational name for someone from a place called Viereck near Pasewalk in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Viereck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Viereck has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,210th in popularity with a count of 423 instances per 100,000 people, dropping slightly to a rank of 47,791 in 2010 with a proportion of 0.15 instances per 100,000 people. Overall, the change reported was -1.23 in rank and a 4.73 increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #47,791 | -1.23% |
| Count | 423 | 443 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viereck
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Viereck, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.16% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, going from 1.42% to 4.51%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 93.68% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 4.51% | 217.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |