Explore the Family Name Wethington
The meaning of Wethington
English: habitational name, a shortened form of Wetherington.
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How common is the last name Wethington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wethington saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9,434 and by 2010, its rank had slightly dropped to 9,618, marking a change of -1.95%. However, despite a drop in rank, the number of people with this surname increased from 3,161 to 3,379, which is a 6.9% increase. The proportion of people with the surname Wethington per 100,000 also decreased from 1.17 to 1.15, showing a -1.71% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,434 | #9,618 | -1.95% |
| Count | 3,161 | 3,379 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.15 | -1.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wethington
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Wethington identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a marginal increase from 92.47% to 92.66%. The Hispanic community showed notable growth with an increase of 47.69%, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Wethingtons identifying as Black decreased from 3.70% to 3.28%. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also dropped to 0.68% and 1.07% respectively, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native percentage remained stable at 0.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.47% | 92.66% | 0.21% |
| Black | 3.7% | 3.28% | -11.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.92% | 47.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.07% | -24.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.68% | -6.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0% |