Explore the Family Name Wesch
The meaning of Wesch
German: variant of Wesche. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Heinz, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Wesch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wesch experienced a decline in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wesch ranked 40,335 in terms of commonality among surnames and fell to rank 45,412 by 2010, marking a 12.59% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 511 to 471 during this period, representing a 7.83% drop. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the Wesch surname per 100,000 decreased by 15.79%, going from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #45,412 | -12.59% |
| Count | 511 | 471 | -7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wesch
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Wesch surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 95.89% and 95.75% respectively. There was a slight increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic or Black with the Wesch surname, with Hispanic increasing from 0.98% to 1.49% (a 52.04% change), and Black from 1.57% to 1.70% (an 8.28% change). During this time, there were no recorded individuals with the Wesch surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.75% | -0.15% |
| Black | 1.57% | 1.7% | 8.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.49% | 52.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |