Explore the Family Name Weimar
The meaning of Weimar
German: 1. habitational name from any of several places called Weimar in Hesse and Thuringia. 2. variant of Weimer 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Hans, Kurt, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Weimar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Weimar' has seen a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,716th and rose to 35,912th by 2010, marking a 2.19% growth in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 574 in 2000 to 625 in 2010, an increase of 8.89%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #35,912 | 2.19% |
| Count | 574 | 625 | 8.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weimar
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the 'Weimar' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.04% but slightly decreased to 94.88% by 2010. Despite this drop, it still represents a large majority. The Hispanic identity linked with the 'Weimar' surname saw a significant increase, going up by 28.74% from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. There was a new entry in 2010 with 1.60% identifying as two or more races. Data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 94.88% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.24% | 28.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |