Explore the Family Name Weigman
The meaning of Weigman
Americanized form of German Weigmann: variant of Weichmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weigman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weigman has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,686th most popular surname, but dropped to the 56,710th spot by 2010, marking an 11.88% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 387 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, a reduction of nearly 7%. There was a proportional decrease per 100,000 people as well, dropping from 0.14 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #56,710 | -11.88% |
| Count | 387 | 360 | -6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weigman
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weigman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 96.12% to 96.67%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.33% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010, a drop of roughly 28.33%. No change was observed for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 96.67% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 1.67% | -28.33% |
| 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% |