Explore the Family Name Weyenberg
The meaning of Weyenberg
Dutch: variant, mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish, of Weijenberg, a habitational name from Weijenberg (Oisterwijk, North Brabant), Weberig (Dutch Limburg), or any of numerous localities named Waaienberg in the Netherlands and Belgium. This surname is also found in Germany (Lower Rhine).
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How common is the last name Weyenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weyenberg saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 30,516th most popular surname and slipped to the 30,570th position by 2010, reflecting a change of -0.18. However, the count of people with this surname increased over the decade, growing from 722 in 2000 to 763 in 2010, an increase of 5.68 percent. The proportion per 100k people also slightly declined from 0.27 to 0.26, marking a -3.7 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #30,570 | -0.18% |
| Count | 722 | 763 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weyenberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Weyenberg primarily remained White between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.17 percent of individuals with this last name identified as White, which fell slightly to 98.56 percent by 2010. It's notable that there was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years. However, there was a new appearance in the Hispanic category, accounting for 0.92 percent of Weyenbergs by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 98.56% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |