Explore the Family Name Weisgerber
The meaning of Weisgerber
German: occupational name for a tanner, Middle High German wīzgerwer.
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How common is the last name Weisgerber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weisgerber has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weisgerber was ranked as the 21,039th most popular surname, with a count of 1,164 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 22,770 with a slightly lower count of 1,125 individuals. This represents a decrease of 8.23% in rank and 3.35% in count. The proportion of people carrying the Weisgerber surname per 100k also decreased by 11.63% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #22,770 | -8.23% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,125 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weisgerber
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Weisgerber surname identified as White in both 2000 (96.56%) and 2010 (96.27%). However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more races both fell, by 19.48% and 10.83% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 96.27% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.87% | 36.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.07% | -10.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.62% | -19.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |