Explore the Family Name Wease
The meaning of Wease
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Wiese.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wease in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wease shifted slightly over a decade. In 2000, Wease ranked as the 27,344th most common surname in the United States with 831 occurrences, representing a proportion of 0.31 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 29,019 and the count dropped slightly to 818, a decrease of about 1.56%. This change in rank and count also meant the name's representation per 100,000 people decreased by roughly 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,344 | #29,019 | -6.13% |
| Count | 831 | 818 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wease
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname Wease identified as White, accounting for 93.74% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 93.40% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.17% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010, reflecting a change of 46.54%. Small increases were also seen in those identifying as Black or two or more races. However, there was no reported data in 2010 for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which both had minor percentages in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 93.4% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.18% | 46.54% |
| Black | 2.17% | 2.2% | 1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.98% | 2.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |