Explore the Family Name Wein
The meaning of Wein
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German wīn, German Wein ‘wine’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a wine merchant or producer, or perhaps for a tavern keeper. As a Jewish name it may also be artificial. Compare Wyne 3. 2. German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic compound personal names beginning with the element wini ‘friend’, such as Winifrid or Winimar. 3. German: variant of Wien. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Tova, Ahron, Chaim, Hershel, Isadore, Mort, Rivka, Zahava, Zev.
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How common is the last name Wein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wein saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Wein' was ranked 14,226 in terms of surname popularity and this dropped to 15,806 by 2010, representing an 11.11% decrease. The count of individuals with the Wein surname also decreased from 1,935 in 2000 to 1,842 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 4.81%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Wein per 100,000 population fell from 0.72 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010, showing a 13.89% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,226 | #15,806 | -11.11% |
| Count | 1,935 | 1,842 | -4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.62 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wein
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Wein surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights. The vast majority of individuals carrying the Wein surname identified as White, with 95.56% in 2000 marginally decreasing to 94.63% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase from 1.55% to 1.90%, as did those identifying as Black, rising from 0.93% to 1.09%. Similarly, individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.93% to 1.19% over the decade. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a complete drop, going from 1.03% to zero, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 94.63% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.9% | 22.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.19% | 27.96% |
| Black | 0.93% | 1.09% | 17.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |