Explore the Family Name Wegmann
The meaning of Wegmann
German: topographic name for someone living by a main highway, from Middle High German wëc, weg ‘way, street’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Urs, Franz, Gerd, Hans, Ingeburg, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Wegmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wegmann showcased a slight increase in count from 823 in 2000 to 832 in 2010, marking a 1.09% growth. However, its popularity rank decreased by approximately 4%, moving from 27,562 in 2000 to 28,650 in 2010. The proportion of people per 100,000 bearing this surname also dropped by about 10%, shifting from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #28,650 | -3.95% |
| Count | 823 | 832 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wegmann
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wegmann surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identified as White, even though there was a slight decrease from 97.21% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010. There was also a notable increase of over 130% in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, changing from 0.73% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals also rose by approximately 7.5%. In contrast, those who identified as Black were recorded in 2000 but not in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.91% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.68% | 130.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.44% | 7.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |