Explore the Family Name Weinheimer
The meaning of Weinheimer
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Weinheim, for example in Baden and Hesse. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alphons, Ewald, Franz, Horst.
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How common is the last name Weinheimer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weinheimer has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 22,591 to 23,485. However, there was a small increase in the count of individuals with this surname, going from 1,062 in 2000 to 1,082 in 2010, an increase of 1.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.13% over this decade, indicating that while the number of people with the surname Weinheimer increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,591 | #23,485 | -3.96% |
| Count | 1,062 | 1,082 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinheimer
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weinheimer between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.08% to 95.93%. There were no Weinheimers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.55% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 1.41% to 1.57%, while those claiming two or more races rose significantly from 0.66% to 1.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.93% | -1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.57% | 137.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.57% | 11.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |