Explore the Family Name Weishaupt
The meaning of Weishaupt
German: nickname for someone with white hair, from Middle High German wīz ‘white’ + houbet ‘head’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Weishaupt in the United States?
The surname Weishaupt ranked 40,833 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000. This number slightly decreased by 2010, with its rank dropping to 44,193. This represents a decrease of 8.23% over ten years. The count of people with the Weishaupt surname also dipped from 504 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, resulting in a decline of 3.37%. The proportion of people named Weishaupt per 100,000 also dropped by 10.53% in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #44,193 | -8.23% |
| Count | 504 | 487 | -3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weishaupt
In terms of ethnicity, nearly all individuals with the Weishaupt surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 98.41% identified as such, decreasing marginally to 97.95% by 2010. There was no representation of the Weishaupt surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both census years. However, the surname began to appear within the Hispanic community by 2010, representing about 1.44% of the total Weishaupt population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.95% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| 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% |