Explore the Family Name Weigelt
The meaning of Weigelt
German: variant of Weigel or Weigold. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Angelika, Gerhard, Helmut, Johannes, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Weigelt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weigelt has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 38,644th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 40,976th, indicating a change of -6.03%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decrease from 538 in 2000 to 532 in 2010, a change of -1.12%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #40,976 | -6.03% |
| Count | 538 | 532 | -1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weigelt
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Weigelt surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this category from 94.98% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The category of Two or More Races saw a significant increase, rising from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.57% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased, from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly, from 1.12% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 92.86% | -2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.57% | 91.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.26% | 51.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0.94% | -16.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |