Explore the Family Name Weigl
The meaning of Weigl
South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Weigel. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Alfons, Franz, Georg, Henrich, Horst, Viktor.
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How common is the last name Weigl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weigl has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Weigl surname was ranked at 52,500 and by 2010 it fell to 57,234, marking a drop of 9.02 percent. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 371 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.04 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of the Weigl surname per 100,000 people declined by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #57,234 | -9.02% |
| Count | 371 | 356 | -4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weigl
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weigl. In 2000, about 96.77 percent of the individuals with this surname were categorized as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.10 percent in 2010. A small increase is noted within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, their representation rose to 1.69 percent in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races grew from 1.89 percent in 2000 to 2.53 percent in 2010. No changes were observed for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 94.1% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.53% | 33.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |