Explore the Family Name Weder
The meaning of Weder
German and Swiss German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Withar, formed with witu ‘wood’ or wīt ‘far’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Erwin, Hans.
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How common is the last name Weder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Weder" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weder ranked 57,849 in popularity with 329 people carrying that last name. Ten years later, despite the rank dropping to 64,721, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased to 307, which represented a decline of approximately 6.69%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #64,721 | -11.88% |
| Count | 329 | 307 | -6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weder
The ethnicity distribution associated with the "Weder" surname also underwent some changes as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White rose slightly from 93.92% in 2000 to 95.11% in 2010. However, those who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded in 2010 compared to having small representations in 2000. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.93% of individuals with the Weder surname identifying with two or more races. No individuals reported an Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 95.11% | 1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |