Explore the Family Name Weglarz
The meaning of Weglarz
Polish (Węglarz): occupational name from węglarz ‘coal merchant’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Krystyna, Feliks, Halina, Janusz, Kazimierz, Piotr, Wojciech, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Weglarz in the United States?
The surname Weglarz ranked 28,353rd in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, with a minor drop to 29,502nd place in 2010, reflecting a slight decrease of -4.05% over the decade. The number of people carrying the Weglarz surname increased marginally from 793 in 2000 to 800 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 0.88%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people showed a decline from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010, a decrease of -6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,353 | #29,502 | -4.05% |
| Count | 793 | 800 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weglarz
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Weglarz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identified as White, accounting for 97.10% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.75% in 2010. A small but growing percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010, showing a substantial growth rate of 62.71%. Those identifying as two or more races also showed an increase from 0.63% in 2000 to 0.75% in 2010. There were no records of individuals with the Weglarz surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.75% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.88% | 62.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.75% | 19.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |