Explore the Family Name Weckwerth
The meaning of Weckwerth
German: variant of Wegwerth, presumably from the ancient Germanic personal name Wigwart from wīg(an) ‘to fight’ + wart ‘protector, guardian’.
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How common is the last name Weckwerth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weckwerth's popularity saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Weckwerth was ranked 43,546 in terms of popularity. By 2010, it had slipped to the 43,584 position, representing a marginal decrease of 0.09%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.0%, rising from 467 in 2000 to 495 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.17 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #43,584 | -0.09% |
| Count | 467 | 495 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weckwerth
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weckwerth, census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals identifying with this name are of white ethnicity. In 2000, 97% identified as white, slightly falling to 96.16% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented the next largest group, accounting for 3% in 2000, and increasing to 3.43% in 2010. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. As always, these statistics are drawn from the comprehensive Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.16% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 3.43% | 14.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |