Explore the Family Name Wever
The meaning of Wever
1. North German and Dutch: occupational name for a weaver, Middle Low German wever, Middle Dutch wever(e). Compare Weber. 2. English: variant of Weaver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wever in the United States?
The surname Wever, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 26,520 in 2000, it advanced to 25,793 in 2010 - an improvement of about 2.74%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 865 in 2000 to 955 in 2010, marking a 10.4% rise. Despite this increment, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,520 | #25,793 | 2.74% |
| Count | 865 | 955 | 10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wever
In terms of ethnic identity, the Wever surname demonstrated some changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native started to appear among bearers of this surname, moving from 0 to 1.36% and 0.63% respectively. The portion claiming Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase of 62.69%, rising from 3.35% to 5.45%. However, those identifying as White showed a slight decrease of 2.26%, dropping from 90.64% to 88.59%. Similarly, the percentage of people with two or more races dipped slightly from 2.77% to 2.72%, and those identifying as Black fell significantly from 1.97% to 1.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.64% | 88.59% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 5.45% | 62.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 2.72% | -1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Black | 1.97% | 1.26% | -36.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |