Explore the Family Name Weismantel
The meaning of Weismantel
German: variant of Weissmantel, from Middle High German wīz ‘white, shining’ + mantel ‘cloak, mantle’, applied as a nickname for someone who habitually wore a white cloak. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Weismantel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weismantel has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 85,297th in 2000, it climbed to the 83,541st spot in 2010, representing a change of approximately 2.06%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by over 10% during the same period, from 204 to 225, though the proportion per 100,000 people stayed static at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #83,541 | 2.06% |
| Count | 204 | 225 | 10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weismantel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Weismantel name is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, comprising 97.06% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96% by 2010. The surname did not appear connected to any Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either census year. There was no record of individuals identifying as two or more races holding the Weismantel surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96% | -1.09% |
| 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% |