Explore the Family Name Weakland
The meaning of Weakland
Probably an Americanized form of German Wickland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weakland in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weakland slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weakland was ranked as the 18,288th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 18,457th position, marking a 0.92% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the Weakland surname increased by 7.15%, from 1,399 people in 2000 to 1,499 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Weakland per 100,000 population remained nearly constant, decreasing only slightly from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,288 | #18,457 | -0.92% |
| Count | 1,399 | 1,499 | 7.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.51 | -1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weakland
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Weakland also shifted during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. People identifying as White were the largest group, though their percentage decreased from 97.36% in 2000 to 95.00% in 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity among those bearing the surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.33% and 0.40% respectively. Similarly, those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 at 0.40%. The proportion of people with multiple racial identities increased from 1.07% to 1.40%, while the Hispanic representation saw significant growth, rising from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.47% | 130.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.4% | 30.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |