Explore the Family Name Weinfeld
The meaning of Weinfeld
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound from German Wein ‘wine’ + Feld ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Avrum, Chana, Meier, Mendel, Moshe, Rivky, Sholom, Yechiel, Yocheved, Yosef.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weinfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weinfeld has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,210 while in 2010, it moved up to rank 45,959. This represents a change of about 2.65%. The count of individuals with this name also increased from 423 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 9.69%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #45,959 | 2.65% |
| Count | 423 | 464 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinfeld
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Weinfeld, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, Whites accounted for over 97% of people with this name. There was, however, a minor decrease of 0.03% in the White percentage from 2000 to 2010. During the same period, there was also a notable decline in the percentage of Hispanics carrying the Weinfeld name, with a drop of 23.94%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 97.84% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.08% | -23.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |