Explore the Family Name Weidenhammer
The meaning of Weidenhammer
German: altered form of Weidenheimer, a habitational name for someone from Weidenheim near Siegen in North Rhine-Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Weidenhammer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weidenhammer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weidenhammer was ranked as the 59,293rd most popular surname and was held by approximately 319 individuals, making up about 0.12 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. population. By 2010, Weidenhammer had dropped to the 63,873rd spot in rank with around 312 bearers, decreasing its proportion to about 0.11 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a decline in rank and count by roughly 7.72% and 2.19%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #63,873 | -7.72% |
| Count | 319 | 312 | -2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weidenhammer
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the surname Weidenhammer are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, about 96.55% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.15% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races during these years. However, there was a new emergence of this surname within the Hispanic community, accounting for around 2.56% of all people named Weidenhammer in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.15% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| 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% |