Explore the Family Name Weger
The meaning of Weger
German: variant of Wäger (see Wager).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weger in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weger has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 15,676 in 2000, it had fallen to 18,278 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 16.6%. The count also decreased from 1,711 to 1,519 during this period, a drop of roughly 11.22%. Moreover, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.63 persons named Weger in 2000 but only 0.51 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 19.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,676 | #18,278 | -16.6% |
| Count | 1,711 | 1,519 | -11.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.51 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weger, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of those carrying the surname identified as White, however, there was a slight decrease from 96.26% in 2000 to 94.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people identifying as having two or more races, from 1.05% to 1.65%, as well as those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.58% to 2.37%. Individuals reporting their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained constant at 0%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor decrease from 0.99% to 0.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 94.47% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.37% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.65% | 57.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0.92% | -7.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |