Explore the Family Name Weidler
The meaning of Weidler
German: variant of Weidner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weidler in the United States?
The surname Weidler, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight dip in popularity during the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 23,037th in popularity across the United States, but it slipped to 23,238th by 2010, indicating a decline of 0.87%. However, while its rank may have fallen, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,036 in 2000 to 1,097 in 2010 - a rise of 5.89%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Weidler per 100,000 people marginally decreased, dropping from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,037 | #23,238 | -0.87% |
| Count | 1,036 | 1,097 | 5.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weidler
In regard to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people named Weidler identify as White. In 2000, 98.17% of Weidlers were White, but this figure dropped slightly to 96.63% in 2010. There was a notable rise in the percentage of Weidlers identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0.68% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of Weidlers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 96.63% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 2.37% | 248.53% |
| 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% |