Explore the Family Name Weathington
The meaning of Weathington
Origin undetermined. This has the form of an English habitational name, but no suitable source has been identified and the surname is not found in current English records.
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How common is the last name Weathington in the United States?
The surname Weathington has seen a rise in popularity over the decade, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Weathington was ranked the 32,129th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 29,366th spot, marking an 8.6% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 677 in 2000 to 805 in 2010, which represents an approximately 18.91% increase. Moreover, the proportion of people named Weathington per 100,000 population increased by 8.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,129 | #29,366 | 8.6% |
| Count | 677 | 805 | 18.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.27 | 8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weathington
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the distribution among those with the surname Weathington has somewhat shifted between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White declined slightly from 57.16% to 56.65% and those identifying as Black dropped from 36.78% to 35.53%, there were notable increases in other ethnic groups. The percentage of Weathingtons identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.07% to 3.11%, marking a 50.24% increase. Meanwhile, the proportion of those claiming two or more races increased by 40.32%, from 3.10% to 4.35%. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.16% | 56.65% | -0.89% |
| Black | 36.78% | 35.53% | -3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 4.35% | 40.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.11% | 50.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |