Explore the Family Name Weakly
The meaning of Weakly
English: variant of Weekley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weakly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Weakly" has observed a significant increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Weakly was ranked as the 48,776th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 43,077th, marking an increase of 11.68%. The count of people with the surname also saw a substantial rise of 23.65%, growing from 406 individuals in 2000 to 502 in 2010. Simultaneously, the proportion of individuals named Weakly per 100,000 people also increased by 13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #43,077 | 11.68% |
| Count | 406 | 502 | 23.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weakly
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity indicates that the surname "Weakly" is predominantly associated with White and Black communities. In 2000, 81.03% of the individuals with the surname identified themselves as White, while 17% identified as Black. By 2010, however, the proportion of White individuals decreased slightly by 1.91% to 79.48%, whereas the percentage of Black individuals increased by 9% reaching 18.53%. Over the same period, there were no identifiable changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Interestingly, individuals identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, marking a new facet in the ethnic identity associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.03% | 79.48% | -1.91% |
| Black | 17% | 18.53% | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |