Explore the Family Name Weddell
The meaning of Weddell
Scottish and English (Northumberland, Durham, and North Yorkshire): variant of Weddle. See Waddell.
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How common is the last name Weddell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Weddell experienced a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weddell ranked 27,258 in terms of popularity and dropped to 35,582 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 30.54%. Likewise, the count of individuals bearing the Weddell name declined from 834 to 632 during this period, a decrease of roughly 24.22%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 similarly fell by 32.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,258 | #35,582 | -30.54% |
| Count | 834 | 632 | -24.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.21 | -32.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weddell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the surname Weddell from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black who bore the surname dropped to zero, while the proportion of those identifying as White decreased by 7.45% to 81.01%. Conversely, there was an increase in the proportions of individuals with the Weddell surname among those identifying as two or more races (from 1.44% to 2.85%), Hispanic (from 1.08% to 2.06%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 7.91% to 12.82%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.53% | 81.01% | -7.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.91% | 12.82% | 62.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.85% | 97.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.06% | 90.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |