Explore the Family Name Weins
The meaning of Weins
German: patronymic from a short form of a personal name such as Walewein or Iwein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weins in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weins has seen a decline in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,319th most popular, with about 562 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 43,811 and the count of individuals with this surname decreased to 492, indicating a 12.46% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the surname Weins per 100,000 people also fell by roughly 19.05%, from 0.21 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #43,811 | -17.4% |
| Count | 562 | 492 | -12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weins
In terms of ethnicity, the same data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Weins identify as White, with a slight increase from 90.39% in 2000 to 91.67% in 2010. There was a notable rise of 61.68% in the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races - up from 2.14% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant decrease of 33.26%, from 4.27% to 2.85%. For those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a minor decrease from 1.42% to 1.22%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.39% | 91.67% | 1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 3.46% | 61.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.27% | 2.85% | -33.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 1.22% | -14.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |