Explore the Family Name Weishuhn
The meaning of Weishuhn
German: from Middle High German wīz ‘white’ + huon ‘hen, fowl’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a poultry farmer or dealer, or perhaps in some instances a nickname.
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How common is the last name Weishuhn in the United States?
The surname Weishuhn ranked 57,252 in popularity in the United States according to the Decennial U.S. Census data collected in the year 2000. By the time of the 2010 census, its rank had fallen slightly to 60,196, representing a decrease of 5.14%. The total count of people with this surname, however, experienced a slight increase from 333 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, reflecting a 0.6% growth. The proportion per 100k of the population also saw a small decline from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #60,196 | -5.14% |
| Count | 333 | 335 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weishuhn
In terms of ethnic identity, the overwhelming majority of individuals carrying the Weishuhn surname have been identified as White, accounting for 97% in 2000 and 95.82% in 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic ethnicity has also been associated with this surname, albeit to a much lesser extent, with a recorded increase from 3% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Weishuhn surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.82% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 3.88% | 29.33% |
| 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% |