Explore the Family Name Wehunt
The meaning of Wehunt
Americanized form of German Wiegand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wehunt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wehunt saw slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,283rd in popularity, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 24,012th, indicating a change of -3.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,021 in 2000 to 1,050 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also experienced a slight decrease from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010, a change of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,283 | #24,012 | -3.13% |
| Count | 1,021 | 1,050 | 2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wehunt
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wehunt according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we observe that the majority identifies as White, with 97.65% in 2000 and 97.05% in 2010 – a slight decrease of -0.61%. Those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic saw an increase of 45.76%, going up from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.86% in 2010 for both. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly decreased by -2.78%, from 1.08% in 2000 down to 1.05% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 97.05% | -0.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 1.05% | -2.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.86% | 45.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 0.86% | 45.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |