Explore the Family Name Weniger
The meaning of Weniger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wenig. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Erwin, Gotthilf, Konrad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weniger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weniger has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Weniger ranked 44,574 in popularity with 454 individuals bearing this surname, translating to a proportion of 0.17 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the count had slightly dropped to 435, moving the rank to 48,530 and reducing the proportion to 0.15 per 100k. This represents a change of -8.88 in rank and -4.19 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #48,530 | -8.88% |
| Count | 454 | 435 | -4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weniger
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weniger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.02% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and by 2010 this figure had slightly decreased to 97.24%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.10% to 1.84% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Weniger identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 97.24% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.84% | 67.27% |
| 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% |