Explore the Family Name Weidlich
The meaning of Weidlich
German: nickname from Middle High German weidelīh ‘fresh, bold, frisky’; ‘excellent, stately, beautiful’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weidlich in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weidlich holds position 52,169 in terms of popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease of 2.49% from its 2000 ranking of 50,903. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the Weidlich name has seen a modest increase, with a total of 398 in 2010 compared to 385 in 2000, representing a growth of 3.38%. The proportion of Weidlichs per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #52,169 | -2.49% |
| Count | 385 | 398 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weidlich
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Weidlich identify as White, at 96.73% in 2010, down slightly from 97.14% in 2000. The Hispanic representation within the Weidlich surname saw significant growth, increasing from 1.3% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010, marking an impressive 112.31% change. There were no changes or individuals recorded in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010 datasets.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 96.73% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.76% | 112.31% |
| 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% |