Explore the Family Name Weiske
The meaning of Weiske
German: 1. diminutive of Weise. 2. habitational name from any of the places called Weissig in Thuringia, Saxony, and Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Weiske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weiske saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 84,631 in 2000 to 89,403 in 2010, representing a change of -5.64. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Weiske increased marginally by 0.49% over the same period, from 206 in 2000 to 207 in 2010. However, when looked at proportionately per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 12.5%, dropping from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #89,403 | -5.64% |
| Count | 206 | 207 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weiske
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Weiske identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99% of the Weiskes identified as White, decreasing slightly to 98.07% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero for both years. This indicates that the Weiske surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.07% | -0.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |