Explore the Family Name Weith
The meaning of Weith
1. North German: metonymic occupational name for a grower of wheat, Middle Low German weite. 2. German: metonymic occupational name for a fisherman who used a particular kind of net, Middle High German weit. 3. German: topographic name or a metonymic occupational name for a dyer, from Middle High German weit ‘woad’, a plant which yields a blue dye.
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How common is the last name Weith in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weith has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 59,769 and by 2010, it descended to the 70,403rd spot reflecting a decrease of approximately 17.79 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 316 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, marking a reduction of around 12.03 percent. This drop is further evidenced by its proportion per 100k reducing by 25.0 percent between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #70,403 | -17.79% |
| Count | 316 | 278 | -12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weith
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Weith identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with very slight decrease of 0.12 percent over the decade. There was no reported change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.90 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010 — an increase of 51.58 percent. This change suggests diversification in the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Weith surname over the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.4% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.88% | 51.58% |
| 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% |