Explore the Family Name Weidig
The meaning of Weidig
German: 1. topographic name from Middle High German wīdach ‘willow brush’. 2. habitational name from Weidich in Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Weidig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weidig has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 61,713th most common surname in 2000, it dropped to the 75,317th rank by 2010, representing a 22.04% decrease. The actual number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 304 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, marking a 15.79% drop. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Weidig surname per 100k people also took a dip - from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #75,317 | -22.04% |
| Count | 304 | 256 | -15.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weidig
As for the ethnicity associated with the Weidig surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, accounting for 96.71% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.09% in 2010. A notable increase was observed within the Hispanic group, which went up from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010, a 58.88% increase. The census data doesn't show any representation of the Weidig surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 96.09% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.13% | 58.88% |
| 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% |