Explore the Family Name Weinhold
The meaning of Weinhold
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wini ‘friend’ + walt ‘power’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Kurt, Wolf, Gerhard, Guenther, Otto.
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How common is the last name Weinhold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weinhold has gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weinhold was the 26,361st most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 23,238th position, an increase of nearly 12%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased during this period from 871 to 1,097, a significant 26% rise. This growth led to a higher proportion of Weinholds per 100k residents, specifically an increase of about 15.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #23,238 | 11.85% |
| Count | 871 | 1,097 | 25.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.37 | 15.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinhold
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Weinhold surname, there have been slight shifts over the years as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of Weinholds identified as White (98.51%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.03%). By 2010, while still predominantly White (96.08%), the percentage of Weinholds identifying as Hispanic had more than doubled to 2.37%. Notably, there were also new instances of Weinholds identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and of Two or more races, although these groups each represented less than 1% of all Weinholds.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 96.08% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.37% | 130.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |