Explore the Family Name Weinert
The meaning of Weinert
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weiner. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Alfons, Erna, Fritz, Hermann, Lorenz, Monika.
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How common is the last name Weinert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Weinert" saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weinert ranked 14,831st in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 17,441st position, marking a decrease of 17.6%. The census also recorded a decrease in the count of individuals bearing this surname, with the number falling from 1,834 in 2000 to 1,617 in 2010, which corresponds to a decline of 11.83%. The proportion of Weinerts per 100,000 people also fell from 0.68 to 0.55 over the decade, indicating a drop of 19.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,831 | #17,441 | -17.6% |
| Count | 1,834 | 1,617 | -11.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.55 | -19.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinert
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weinert. The majority of those carrying this surname identified as White, almost 95% in both 2000 and 2010, with only a minor decrease of 0.12%. The percentage of Weinerts identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 2.45% to 2.84%, representing a growth of 15.92%. It is interesting to note that in 2010, some Weinerts started to identify as Black, while none had done so in 2000. Meanwhile, those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity remained static or dropped to zero. The proportion of Weinerts who identified with two or more races increased substantially from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010, marking a rise of 46.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 94.87% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.84% | 15.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.11% | 46.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |