Explore the Family Name Weister
The meaning of Weister
German: derivative of Weist.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weister in the United States?
The surname Weister has witnessed a decline in popularity over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Weister ranked 58,692 in popularity with 323 occurrences. However, by 2010, it dropped in rank to 66,931 with only 295 occurrences, which represents an 8.67% decline in count and a 14.04% drop in rank. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1, marking a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #66,931 | -14.04% |
| Count | 323 | 295 | -8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weister
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a notable change for the surname Weister between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White formed the majority both years, though their proportion dipped slightly from 95.67% to 93.56%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.86% to 3.05%, representing a significant increase of 63.98%. The surname also emerged within the Hispanic community, despite having no representation in 2000; by 2010, 1.69% identified as Hispanic. There were no Weisters who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 93.56% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.05% | 63.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |