Explore the Family Name Weatherington
The meaning of Weatherington
English (Northamptonshire): variant of Wetherington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weatherington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weatherington gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 34459 in 2000 to 34314 in 2010, indicating a subtle increase in popularity by 0.42%. In terms of count, there were 622 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 661 in 2010; signifying a growth rate of 6.27%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased slightly by 4.35% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #34,314 | 0.42% |
| Count | 622 | 661 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weatherington
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity of individuals with the Weatherington surname. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable at just over 61%, despite a minor decline of 0.53%. The Black population within this surname group also saw a slight decrease from 32.96% to 32.83%. Interestingly, the census noted a rise in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, increasing by 41.33% over the ten years. The data for 2010 also recorded a new addition of Hispanic individuals, although no such record was present in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 61.57% | -0.53% |
| Black | 32.96% | 32.83% | -0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 3.18% | 41.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |