Explore the Family Name Wesely
The meaning of Wesely
Germanized or Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Veselý (see Vesely). This form of the surname is also found in Poland, where it is a rare variant of Polish cognate Wesoły (from wesoły ‘cheerful’).
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How common is the last name Wesely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wesely has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,078 in terms of frequency but dropped to 46,037 by 2010, marking a 2.13 percent decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 448 to 463 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 3.35 percent. The proportion of people named Wesely per 100,000 also saw a minor decrease, moving from 0.17 to 0.16, reflecting a drop of 5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #46,037 | -2.13% |
| Count | 448 | 463 | 3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wesely
The ethnicity breakdown for the Wesely name, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White, accounting for 92.19 percent and 92.44 percent of the total in 2000 and 2010 respectively. There was no change reported among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals with the Wesely surname identifying as two or more races, jumping from 1.34 percent in 2000 to 2.59 percent in 2010—a surge of 93.28 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation experienced a growth of 44.78 percent, rising from 1.34 to 1.94 percent. Conversely, the proportion of Black individuals with the Wesely surname decreased by 35.57 percent, from 4.02 percent in 2000 to 2.59 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.19% | 92.44% | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.59% | 93.28% |
| Black | 4.02% | 2.59% | -35.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.94% | 44.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |