Explore the Family Name Wehking
The meaning of Wehking
German: variant of Wedeking. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wehking in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wehking was ranked 62,046 in popularity in the year 2000. By 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 63,698, a decrease of 2.66%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Wehking surname increased from 302 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.64%. The proportion of individuals with the Wehking surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #63,698 | -2.66% |
| Count | 302 | 313 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehking
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Wehking surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions reported at 98.68% and 97.12% respectively. This represents a slight decrease of 1.58% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of Two or more races in either census year. Notably, there was a change in Hispanic representation amongst those bearing this surname; while there were none recorded in 2000, by 2010, 1.60% of individuals with the surname Wehking identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.12% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |