Explore the Family Name Weary
The meaning of Weary
1. Americanized form of German Wehry. 2. English (Devon and Cornwall): nickname from Middle English weri ‘weary, tired, drained’ (Old English wearg ‘wicked, accursed).
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How common is the last name Weary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weary has experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,408th and had a count of 1,494 uses across America. However, by 2010, the name's rank had risen to 16,887 and the count increased to 1,687. This indicates a positive change of approximately 2.99% in rank and a significant increase of 12.92% in usage. The proportion per 100k people also saw a marginal growth of 3.64%, jumping from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,408 | #16,887 | 2.99% |
| Count | 1,494 | 1,687 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.57 | 3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weary
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weary. The most notable change over the decade is seen in the Hispanic community, where the use of the surname grew by 78%. Conversely, the share of this surname among those identifying as two or more races decreased by around 14.43%. The percentage of White individuals carrying the surname also saw a minor drop of 4.21%, while its presence in the Black community saw a slight increase of 2.41%. There was no recorded use of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.96% | 58.33% | 2.41% |
| White | 39.42% | 37.76% | -4.21% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.78% | 78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.72% | -14.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |