Explore the Family Name Weaving
The meaning of Weaving
English (Gloucestershire): most probably a habitational name from Weavern Farm in Biddeston (Wiltshire). This was originally Weaver Farm, named for a local stream (nothing to do with weaving). It was probably changed due to the prevalence of weaving as the main local industry of the Cotswolds.
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How common is the last name Weaving in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Weaving saw a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weaving was ranked 122,534 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, but dropped to 125,282 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.24%. However, despite the dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 130 to 137 during the same period, indicating an increase of 5.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #125,282 | -2.24% |
| Count | 130 | 137 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weaving
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weaving. In 2000, a significant majority, 93.08%, identified as White, while 6.92% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight shift in these percentages; 89.05% identified as White, showing a decrease of 4.33% from 2000, whereas those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 5.49% to reach 7.30%. No individuals with the surname Weaving identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 89.05% | -4.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.92% | 7.3% | 5.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |