Explore the Family Name Weikel
The meaning of Weikel
German: from a pet form of the personal name Weik (see Weick).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weikel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weikel has seen a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Weikel ranked 10,843rd in terms of popular surnames but dropped to 12,089th in 2010, representing an 11.49% decrease in rank. The count of people with the Weikel surname also decreased by 4.45%, from 2,698 in 2000 to 2,578 in 2010. This change resulted in a 13% decrease in the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the USA.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,843 | #12,089 | -11.49% |
| Count | 2,698 | 2,578 | -4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1 | 0.87 | -13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weikel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the Weikel surname. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname slightly decreased from 96.11% to 95.69%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic category, which jumped from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010 - a significant 61.31% increase. The proportions of those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander changed to 0 and 0.47% respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Weikel surname identifying with two or more ethnicities remained fairly stable at around 1%, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.69% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.21% | 61.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.01% | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |