Explore the Family Name Weatherholt
The meaning of Weatherholt
Americanized form of German Wiederhold or a variant Wetterhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weatherholt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weatherholt has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Weatherholt was ranked 24,615th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 25,459th, marking a 3.43% decrease. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 951 to 971, growing by 2.1%. However, when examining the proportion per 100k people, there's a decrease of 5.71%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people named Weatherholt increased, their proportion within the overall population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #25,459 | -3.43% |
| Count | 951 | 971 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weatherholt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Weatherholt surname. The majority of those with this surname identify as White, with 96.11% in 2000 and 95.88% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 0.24%. Representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics decreased by 19.05% and 17.52% respectively. On the other hand, individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 28.57%, albeit from a smaller base. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.88% | -0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.16% | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.13% | -17.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.51% | -19.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |