Explore the Family Name Weeda
The meaning of Weeda
Dutch: habitational name from a place called Weede in South Holland, drowned in 1421. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Dirk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weeda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Weeda' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weeda ranked 51,352nd in popularity but fell to 53,072nd by 2010, marking a change of -3.35%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Weeda name increased from 381 to 390 during the same period, indicating a growth of 2.36%. The proportion of people named Weeda per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #53,072 | -3.35% |
| Count | 381 | 390 | 2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weeda
In terms of ethnic identity as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the Weeda surname identify as White. This group accounted for 97.90% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.13% in 2010. There was an increase, however, in those identifying as having two or more races. This group grew from 1.31% to 2.05%, a change of 56.49%. A new segment appeared in 2010, with 1.54% identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals with the Weeda surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.13% | -2.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.05% | 56.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |