Explore the Family Name Wedemeier
The meaning of Wedemeier
German: variant of Wedemeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wedemeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wedemeier saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd most popular, climbing to 67,318th by 2010, an improvement of 1.25%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 270 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, an 8.52% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.1 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #67,318 | 1.25% |
| Count | 270 | 293 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wedemeier
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Wedemeier surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 99.63% of all Wedemeiers, reducing slightly to 97.61% by 2010. No Wedemeiers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic in either census year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races. However, by 2010, a small number of people bearing the Wedemeier name identified their ethnic identity as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.63% | 97.61% | -2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |