Explore the Family Name Weseloh
The meaning of Weseloh
German: habitational name from a place so named near Hanover. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Weseloh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weseloh has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 60,706th in 2000, it climbed up to 59,742nd by 2010, demonstrating a change of 1.59 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Weseloh surname also increased over this decade, from 310 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, marking a 9.03 percent growth. However, the proportion of the Weseloh surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #59,742 | 1.59% |
| Count | 310 | 338 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weseloh
The Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Weseloh surname. In 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with proportions of 95.48 percent and 95.86 percent respectively, indicating a minor increase of 0.40 percent. Over the same period, the Hispanic ethnicity also experienced an increase from 3.23 to 3.85 percent. Conversely, no individuals with the Weseloh surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 95.86% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 3.85% | 19.2% |
| 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% |