Explore the Family Name Wehe
The meaning of Wehe
German: 1. variant of Wehde. 2. habitational name from a place so named in Lower Saxony and Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Wehe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wehe has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,174th most common surname, while by 2010, it climbed to the 50,467th position, indicating a change of 3.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 374 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, which is a 10.7% growth, however, its proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #50,467 | 3.27% |
| Count | 374 | 414 | 10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wehe has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.65% in 2000 to 92.03% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.87% to 3.14%. There was a small percentage that identified with two or more races, decreasing slightly from 1.87% to 1.69%, and for the first time in 2010, there were individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 92.03% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.14% | 67.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.69% | -9.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |