Explore the Family Name Weirich
The meaning of Weirich
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle, fight’ + rīc ‘power’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weirich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Weirich showed a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 13,943 to 14,257. This represents a decrease of 2.25%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 5.89%, growing from 1,985 in 2000 to 2,102 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a minor reduction of 4.05%, decreasing from 0.74 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,943 | #14,257 | -2.25% |
| Count | 1,985 | 2,102 | 5.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.71 | -4.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weirich
On the topic of ethnicity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity linked to the surname Weirich between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identified as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled from 0.40% to 0.81%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 42.11% from 1.71% to 2.43%. There was a slight decrease (-1.21%) in people identifying as White, going down to 95.15% in 2010 from 96.32% in 2000. Additionally, there was a small dip in those identifying with two or more races, with a decrease of 5.34%. No changes were observed in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.15% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.43% | 42.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.24% | -5.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.81% | 102.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |