Explore the Family Name Weers
The meaning of Weers
North German and Dutch: variant of Wiers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Weers" saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,320 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to a position of 37,591. This represents a modest growth of 1.9%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased, from 543 in 2000 to 592 in 2010, marking a significant 9.02% rise. However, the proportion of people bearing the name Weers per 100,000 remained constant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #37,591 | 1.9% |
| Count | 543 | 592 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Weers" has seen some changes over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 97% of those with the surname identified as white, but this figure fell slightly to 94.59% in 2010. Conversely, representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander community rose from 1.10% to 1.69%, an increase of 53.64%. Interestingly, the 2010 census marked the first time that individuals with the surname Weers identified with two or more races, accounting for 1.86%. There were no recorded instances of the surname within the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 94.59% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.69% | 53.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |