Explore the Family Name Weschler
The meaning of Weschler
German: variant of Wäscher (see Wascher).
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How common is the last name Weschler in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weschler has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weschler was ranked 67,317th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the 57,914th spot, indicating an increase of nearly 14%. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 274 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, a growth rate of 28.1%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Weschler per 100,000 also increased by 20%, moving from 0.1 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #57,914 | 13.97% |
| Count | 274 | 351 | 28.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weschler
When considering the ethnicity associated with the Weschler surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly identified with those of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.81% of those with the Weschler surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 95.44%, indicating a marginal decline. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded a small 2.28% of individuals with the Weschler surname identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 95.44% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| 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% |