Explore the Family Name Weigle
The meaning of Weigle
German: variant of Weigel and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this or of its variant Weigl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weigle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weigle has seen a surge in popularity since 2000. In 2000, Weigle was ranked as the 13,604th most popular surname, however, by 2010 it improved to 12,312th. This constitutes an increase of about 9.5%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 2,047 in 2000 to 2,525 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 23.35%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Weigle per 100,000 people increased from 0.76 to 0.86, a growth of 13.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,604 | #12,312 | 9.5% |
| Count | 2,047 | 2,525 | 23.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.86 | 13.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weigle
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Weigle identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group between 2000 and 2010, falling from 97.66% to 96.28%. During the same period, there were increases in the percentage of Weigles identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.39% to 0.44%), those claiming two or more races (0.98% to 1.15%), and particularly among those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.64% to 1.58%). For the first time in 2010, some Weigles identified as Black (0.24%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.32%), groups that were not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.28% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.58% | 146.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.15% | 17.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.44% | 12.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |