Explore the Family Name Weigum
The meaning of Weigum
German: variant of Weikum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weigum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weigum saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,957 in popularity with 240 people carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 80,678 with 235 individuals, indicating a decline of 2.08% over a decade. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%, going from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #80,678 | -7.63% |
| Count | 240 | 235 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weigum
In terms of ethnic identity, almost all individuals with the surname Weigum identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.17% of Weigums were categorized as White, decreasing slightly to 97.87% in 2010. There was no change in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all remained at 0.00%. This indicates that the Weigum surname is nearly exclusively associated with the White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 97.87% | -1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |