Explore the Family Name Weig
The meaning of Weig
German: variant of Weick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weig saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,207 but slipped to 68,122 by 2010, marking an 11.3% drop in rank. The number of people with the Weig surname also slightly decreased from 307 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, a decline of 5.86%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dwindled by 9.09%, falling from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #68,122 | -11.3% |
| Count | 307 | 289 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weig
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, almost all individuals with the Weig surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 97.39% to 96.54%. Notably, the census recorded a new ethnic identity among those with this surname in 2010: Hispanic, at 2.77%. No individuals with the Weig surname reported being Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no one identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.54% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.77% | 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% |