Explore the Family Name Wetterau
The meaning of Wetterau
German: habitational name from Wetterau, the name of an area in northern Hesse.
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How common is the last name Wetterau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wetterau saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 76,029th place—a decline of 11.22 percent. The actual count of people with the Wetterau name also fell during this time frame, from 269 to 253, a reduction of nearly 6 percent. The proportion of individuals named Wetterau per 100,000 residents also dipped by 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #76,029 | -11.22% |
| Count | 269 | 253 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wetterau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wetterau is predominantly White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White people with this surname, from 99.26 percent in 2000 to 98.42 percent in 2010. There were no changes in other ethnic identities for the surname Wetterau during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.26% | 98.42% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |