Explore the Family Name Weilert
The meaning of Weilert
German: variant of Weiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weilert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Weilert in America has seen a gradual increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Weilert was ranked as the 53,556th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 51,830th position, showing a growth rate of 3.22%. The number of individuals bearing the name also increased during this period from 362 to 401 people, marking an overall increase of just over 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #51,830 | 3.22% |
| Count | 362 | 401 | 10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weilert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data tells us that the majority of individuals with the surname Weilert identify as white. In the year 2000, this group constituted 92.54% of the total, and by 2010 it had risen to 97.01%, indicating a 4.83% increase. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to zero by 2010, from 1.38% and 2.49% respectively in 2000. The data for other ethnicities was suppressed or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.54% | 97.01% | 4.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |