Explore the Family Name Weidenfeller
The meaning of Weidenfeller
German (Rhineland): variant of Weidenfelder, a topographic name based on Middle High German weide ‘pasture’, ‘hunting ground’ + feld ‘open country’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Weidenfeller in the United States?
According to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weidenfeller ranked 69,201 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 70,403 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 1.74% over the decade, despite an increase in the actual count of individuals with this surname from 265 to 278, a rise of 4.91%. The proportion of people named Weidenfeller per 100,000 population also saw a decline of 10%, falling from 0.1 to 0.09 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #70,403 | -1.74% |
| Count | 265 | 278 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weidenfeller
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Weidenfeller surname identified as White, accounting for 95.47% in 2000 and increasing to 96.76% by 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase from 1.89% to 2.16%, marking a change of 14.29%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell from 2.26% to 0. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 96.76% | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.16% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |