Explore the Family Name Weare
The meaning of Weare
English: variant of Wear or Ware.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weare has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 45,735th most common surname and increased slightly in prevalence to rank 47,521st in 2010, marking a small decline of 3.91 percent. The number of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 440 to 446 in the same period, suggesting an increase of 1.36 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Weare surname saw a decrease of 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #47,521 | -3.91% |
| Count | 440 | 446 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weare
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Weare surname. From the year 2000 to 2010, a significant increase was noted in individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black, surging by 97.36 percent and 142 percent respectively. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased by 5.25 percent, while the percentage of individuals of two or more races dropped by over half at 54.24 percent. No change was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 87% | -5.25% |
| Black | 2.5% | 6.05% | 142% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.48% | 97.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 1.35% | -54.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |