Explore the Family Name Wehman
The meaning of Wehman
Americanized form of North German Wehmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wehman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wehman experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,827th in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,710th, a decline of 7.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 368 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, a drop of 2.17%. This decrease is reflected in the proportion of the U.S. population bearing this surname, which fell from 0.14 per 100k in 2000 to 0.12 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #56,710 | -7.35% |
| Count | 368 | 360 | -2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehman
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity linked with the surname Wehman. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade, from 97.01% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. No Wehmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.56% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.78% | 104.41% |
| 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% |