Explore the Family Name Weisbecker
The meaning of Weisbecker
German: occupational name for a baker of white bread, from a shortened form of Middle High German wizbrōt ‘white bread’ + an agent derivative of backen ‘to bake’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weisbecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weisbecker has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Weisbecker was ranked 44,574 in terms of popularity and this ranking fell to 49,268 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 10.53%. The number of occurrences of the surname also dropped from 454 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, marking a decline of roughly 5.95%. Furthermore, the proportion of the Weisbecker surname per 100,000 people reduced by 17.65% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #49,268 | -10.53% |
| Count | 454 | 427 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weisbecker
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weisbecker, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly related to individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.80% of those carrying the Weisbecker surname were White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.78% by 2010. Over the same decade, the Hispanic representation among the Weisbecker surname bearers saw an increase from 1.76% to 3.04%, reflecting a growth rate of 72.73%. No changes were observed in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 95.78% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.04% | 72.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |