Explore the Family Name Weninger
The meaning of Weninger
German: 1. variant of Weniger. 2. variant of Wenninger. Some characteristic forenames: German Christl, Ernst, Ewald, Guenter, Kurt, Milbert.
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How common is the last name Weninger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weninger has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,301 in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 37,029, marking an 18.3% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 700 in 2000 to 603 in 2010, a decrease of 13.86%. Correspondingly, the proportion of Weningers per 100,000 people dwindled by 23.08%, going from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #37,029 | -18.3% |
| Count | 700 | 603 | -13.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weninger
The ethnic identity associated with the Weninger surname has shown slight changes according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Weningers identify as White, comprising 96% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.2% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Weningers identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 153.5%, from 1.57% to 3.98%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 12.28%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, with some data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.2% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.98% | 153.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1% | -12.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |