Explore the Family Name Weckerly
The meaning of Weckerly
Americanized form of South German (Swabia) Weckerle, from a pet form of Wacker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weckerly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weckerly saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weckerly was ranked 39,111th in popularity in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 39,887th, marking a decrease of 1.98%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Weckerly surname increased from 530 to 550, or by 3.77%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease of 5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #39,887 | -1.98% |
| Count | 530 | 550 | 3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weckerly
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the Weckerly surname. In both 2000 and 2010, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.11% to 96.55% over the decade. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was evidence of increased diversity among those with the Weckerly surname, as by 2010, 1.09% identified with two or more races, and 0.91% each identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native, where there were no such individuals in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.55% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |