Explore the Family Name Wedeking
The meaning of Wedeking
German (Westphalia): patronymic from Wedekind. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Horst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wedeking in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wedeking ranked 33,292nd in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly decreased to 33,316th in 2010, showing a marginal change of -0.07. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 647 in 2000 to 686 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.03%. The proportion of people with the Wedeking surname per 100,000 people slightly dropped by 4.17% from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #33,316 | -0.07% |
| Count | 647 | 686 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wedeking
Moving on to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Wedeking surname identified as White, accounting for 96.14% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.73% in 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst those with the surname increased significantly by 78.57%, from 2.94% in 2000 to 5.25% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 93.73% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 5.25% | 78.57% |
| 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% |