Explore the Family Name Weinreich
The meaning of Weinreich
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weinrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Egon, Erwin, Hans, Kurt. Jewish Gadi, Avron, Eitan, Schlomo.
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How common is the last name Weinreich in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weinreich saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weinreich was ranked as the 28,088th most popular surname in the United States. Ten years later in 2010, it had fallen to the 29,473rd position, which represents a change of -4.93%. The count of people with this surname also dipped slightly from 803 in 2000 to 801 in 2010, a change of -0.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #29,473 | -4.93% |
| Count | 803 | 801 | -0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinreich
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Weinreich also experienced some changes during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Weinreich surname identified as White, with a small decrease from 95.89% in 2000 to 95.51% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Weinreichs decreased by 16.11%, while those identifying with two or more races dropped by 13%. However, the percentage of Hispanic Weinreichs increased notably by 54.74%. There were no recorded Weinreichs who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.51% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.12% | 54.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 1.25% | -16.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.87% | -13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |