Explore the Family Name Wetherhold
The meaning of Wetherhold
Americanized form of German Wiederhold. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wetherhold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wetherhold has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held a rank of 89,895 which dropped by 5.38% to 94,730 in 2010. The count, however, tells a different story with an increase from 191 in 2000 to 193 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.05%. This means that while the overall number of people bearing this surname increased, its overall standing among other surnames declined slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #94,730 | -5.38% |
| Count | 191 | 193 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetherhold
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a modest shift. In 2000, individuals with the surname Wetherhold were predominantly of White ethnicity, making up 97.91% of the total. However, this percentage decreased slightly by 2.10% to 95.85% in 2010. During the same period, there was also a small but notable emergence of those identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 95.85% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |