Explore the Family Name Weichel
The meaning of Weichel
German: from a pet form of Weich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weichel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weichel has dropped in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 34,459th most common surname, while in 2010, it slipped to the 38,582nd spot, marking a decrease of almost 12%. Similarly, the count of people with the Weichel surname decreased by about 8%, going from 622 in 2000 to 573 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #38,582 | -11.96% |
| Count | 622 | 573 | -7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weichel
The ethnic identity associated with the Weichel surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily falls under the category of White, accounting for 95.98% in 2000 and slightly falling to 94.76% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, which grew from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased, rising from 1.13% to 1.40%. No data was recorded for identification as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during those years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.76% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.49% | 80.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.4% | 23.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |