Explore the Family Name Wenig
The meaning of Wenig
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a small or insignificant man, from Middle High German wēnic ‘puny’, German wenig ‘little’. 2. German: from a pet form of Wenzel.
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How common is the last name Wenig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wenig saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,933 in terms of popularity and dropped to 36,900 in 2010, a decline of 8.74%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period, from 633 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, a -4.42% change. However, the proportion of individuals with the Wenig surname per 100,000 people only slightly decreased from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #36,900 | -8.74% |
| Count | 633 | 605 | -4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wenig identify as White, accounting for 96.05% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.37% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic increased by 39.66%, from 2.37% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. Interestingly, the category 'Two or more races' emerged in 2010, accounting for 0.99% of individuals with the Wenig surname. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 95.37% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.31% | 39.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |