Explore the Family Name Weightman
The meaning of Weightman
English (northern): variant of Wightman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weightman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weightman has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 26,493 in 2000 to 25,935 in 2010, a change of about 2.11%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also increased by approximately 9.35%, from 866 individuals in 2000 to 947 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Weightman per 100,000 did not change during this period, remaining stable at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #25,935 | 2.11% |
| Count | 866 | 947 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weightman
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weightman. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as white, though the percentage has decreased slightly from 90.99% in 2000 to 88.60% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic, with changes of 76% and 66.91% respectively. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Black, and a significant increase among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 8.7% over the decade. However, it's important to remember that these are broad categories and individual experiences may vary greatly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.99% | 88.6% | -2.63% |
| Black | 4.85% | 4.86% | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.64% | 76% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.32% | 66.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.95% | 63.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.63% | -8.7% |