Explore the Family Name Weyland
The meaning of Weyland
1. German: variant of Wieland. 2. English: variant of Wayland. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Weyland in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Weyland has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,266th and dropped to 42,858th by 2010, indicating a decrease of 15.01%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname also fell from 563 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, a reduction of 10.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 19.05%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #42,858 | -15.01% |
| Count | 563 | 505 | -10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weyland
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Weyland has diversified over the same period. The Decennial U.S. Census data showed an increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander group holding this surname, from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010, a change of 47.66%. The presence of Weyland within the 'Two or more races' category also rose from 1.42% to 2.57%, an increase of 80.99%. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of white individuals with the surname, from 94.67% in 2000 to 92.48% in 2010. Hispanic representation under the Weyland surname emerged in 2010 at 1.78%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped to zero from 1.78% in 2000. There were no Black individuals with the Weyland surname recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 92.48% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.57% | 80.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 1.58% | 47.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |