Explore the Family Name Wegman
The meaning of Wegman
Americanized form of German Wegmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wegman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wegman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wegman ranked 13,920 in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 14,799, representing a decline of 6.31%. However, the number of individuals with the Wegman surname actually increased slightly during this period, from 1,988 to 2,005, an increase of 0.86%. The proportion of people named Wegman per 100,000 also experienced a decrease, going from 0.74 to 0.68, a drop of 8.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,920 | #14,799 | -6.31% |
| Count | 1,988 | 2,005 | 0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wegman
The ethnic identity associated with the Wegman surname also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as White, making up 96.73% in 2000 and 95.56% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.21%. The Black demographic saw the most significant change, more than doubling from 1.01% to 2.14%, an increase of 111.88%. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased by almost half from 1.11% to 0.60%, a drop of 45.95%. The percentage identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, from 0.75% to 1.15%, a rise of 53.33%. There were no respondents who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.56% | -1.21% |
| Black | 1.01% | 2.14% | 111.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.15% | 53.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 0.6% | -45.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |