Explore the Family Name Wedekind
The meaning of Wedekind
North German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wid(u) ‘wood, forest’ + kind ‘child’. The name became famous as that of a Duke of Lower Saxony who was an opponent of Charlemagne, and was consequently popular in northern Germany as a personal name in the Middle Ages.
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How common is the last name Wedekind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wedekind showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,023rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 31,068th position, marking a change of -3.48%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Wedekind actually increased from 737 in 2000 to 747 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.41%, reflecting an overall decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #31,068 | -3.48% |
| Count | 737 | 747 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wedekind
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wedekind, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this category from 94.57% in 2000 to 93.44% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 22.11%, moving from 2.85% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. Also noteworthy is the rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, increasing by 9.84% and reaching 1.20%, respectively. However, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010, and no individuals with the surname Wedekind identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.44% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.48% | 22.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 1.34% | 9.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |