Explore the Family Name Weddel
The meaning of Weddel
Scottish: variant of Weddle, see Waddell. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Weddel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weddel decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weddel was ranked 53420 among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, its rank dropped to 64388, representing a decline of 20.53%. The count of individuals with the last name Weddel also decreased during this time period, from 363 people in 2000 to 309 in 2010, a drop of almost 15%. Similarly, the proportion of people bearing the surname per 100,000 residents also declined from 0.13 to 0.1, a decrease of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #64,388 | -20.53% |
| Count | 363 | 309 | -14.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weddel
The ethnic identity distribution of individuals with the surname Weddel also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, making up 90.36% in 2000 and 88.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group, increasing from 5.79% in 2000 to 8.09% in 2010. Individuals who reported two or more races constituted 1.65% in 2000 but were not represented in the 2010 data. There were no individuals with the surname Weddel identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. Notably, there were individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.36% | 88.67% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 5.79% | 8.09% | 39.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |