Explore the Family Name Weikert
The meaning of Weikert
German: variant of Weichert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weikert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S Census data, the surname Weikert has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Weikert ranked 22,654th and declined to 23,978th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 5.84 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 1,059 in 2000 to 1,052 in 2010, representing a change of around -0.66 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010, indicating a decline of 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,654 | #23,978 | -5.84% |
| Count | 1,059 | 1,052 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weikert
The Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Weikert surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.94 percent in 2000 to 1.43 percent in 2010, a notable rise of 52.13 percent. Meanwhile, the majority of individuals with the Weikert surname identified as White, with a slightly reduced percentage from 97.26 in 2000 to 96.58 in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase from 1.70 percent in 2000 to 1.71 percent in 2010. No significant changes were observed among individuals identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.58% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.71% | 0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.43% | 52.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |