Explore the Family Name Weavil
The meaning of Weavil
English: 1. (of Norman origin): habitational name from a place called Vauville in Manche, France. Compare Wivell. 2. (Yorkshire): variant of Whewell.
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How common is the last name Weavil in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weavil has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 52,827 in terms of commonness, but by 2010 it had slipped to 54,637, reflecting a decrease of 3.43%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname Weavil increased slightly from 368 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, indicating a 2.45% rise. But when observing the proportion per 100k people, there was a -7.14% change, falling from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #54,637 | -3.43% |
| Count | 368 | 377 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weavil
The Weavil surname's ethnic identity distribution also shifted somewhat over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the majority at 97.55%, which slightly decreased to 96.82% in 2010. There was a small percentage, 1.90% in 2000, who identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The Hispanic portion of the Weavil population emerged from zero in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. In both census years, there were no individuals with the Weavil surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.82% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |