Explore the Family Name Wetherald
The meaning of Wetherald
English (North Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland): variant of Wetherell.
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How common is the last name Wetherald in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wetherald has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,916 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 65,244, representing a decrease of 8.89%. The total count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 315 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 3.49%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also declined by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #65,244 | -8.89% |
| Count | 315 | 304 | -3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetherald
When we explore the ethnicity associated with the Wetherald surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some changes as well. In 2000, approximately 95.87% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.74% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within those carrying the Wetherald surname increased by 23.90%, rising from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an appearance of the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010 with 1.64%, which wasn't present in the year 2000. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.59% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 94.74% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.97% | 23.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 0% | -100% |