Explore the Family Name Weiberg
The meaning of Weiberg
German: habitational name from a small place so named in North Rhine-Westphalia and Swabia.
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How common is the last name Weiberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weiberg saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it slipped to 70,833rd place—a 0.51% decline. Despite its drop in rank, the raw count of individuals bearing the name Weiberg actually increased by 6.56%, from 259 in 2000 to 276 in 2010. This resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a 10% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #70,833 | -0.51% |
| Count | 259 | 276 | 6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weiberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the predominant ethnicity associated with the Weiberg surname is White, constituting 95.75% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 95.29% by 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname dropped entirely from 1.93% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Notably, there was a new appearance of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which was unrepresented in 2000 but constituted 2.54% of Weibergs by 2010. There were no changes in representation for Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 95.29% | -0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |