Explore the Family Name Weyhrich
The meaning of Weyhrich
German: variant of Weirich. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weyhrich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weyhrich saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Weyhrich ranked as the 85,297th most common surname, with a count of 204 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 91,625th rank and the number of individuals with the surname decreased slightly to 201. This represents a 7.42% drop in rank and a 1.47% drop in count, while the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #91,625 | -7.42% |
| Count | 204 | 201 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weyhrich
Moving on to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Weyhrich identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage was 98.53% in 2000 and it marginally decreased to 98.01% in 2010, marking a minimal change of -0.53%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 98.01% | -0.53% |
| 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% |