Explore the Family Name Wecker
The meaning of Wecker
German: 1. occupational name for a pastry cook, from an agent derivative of Middle High German wecke ‘(wedge-shaped) pastry, hard roll’. 2. variant of Weck 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ewald.
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How common is the last name Wecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wecker has shown a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Wecker was ranked 29,932 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 28,940, reflecting a 3.31% increase. The actual count of people bearing the surname also grew from 740 in 2000 to 821 in 2010, an uplift of 10.95%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Wecker per 100k people also raised slightly from 0.27 to 0.28 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #28,940 | 3.31% |
| Count | 740 | 821 | 10.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wecker
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wecker, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a significant predominance of individuals identifying as "White". In 2000, this group constituted 97.16% of those with the surname Wecker, dropping marginally to 96.71% in 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as "Hispanic" saw a growth of 28.42% over the same period, rising from 0.95% to 1.22%. However, the percentage of people with the surname Wecker who identified as "Asian/Pacific Islander" dropped to zero by 2010 after standing at 0.68% in 2000. Interestingly, the proportion of people who identified with two or more races increased significantly by 114.71%, moving from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Wecker identified as "Black" or "American Indian and Alaskan Native" in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.71% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.46% | 114.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.22% | 28.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |