Explore the Family Name Weirick
The meaning of Weirick
Americanized form of German Weirich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weirick in the United States?
The surname Weirick experienced a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 32,782nd in frequency and dropped to 35,147th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.21 percent. The total count of individuals with the surname also declined by almost 3 percent, from 660 to 641. Consequently, the proportion of U.S. residents with the name Weirick per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33 percent, from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #35,147 | -7.21% |
| Count | 660 | 641 | -2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weirick
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Weirick surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, some shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The majority, over 94 percent, identified as White in both years, but that percentage slightly decreased by nearly 1 percent. The Hispanic ethnicity increased the most, with a jump of 40.12 percent, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation also rose by 23.68 percent. The proportion identifying with two or more races decreased by 17.76 percent. Notably, the 2010 census showed new representation from the Black community, where there had been none in 2000. No data was recorded for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.54% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.34% | 40.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.25% | -17.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.94% | 23.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |