Explore the Family Name Wiand
The meaning of Wiand
Altered form of German Wiegandt or Wiegand. This form of the surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Wiant and Wyand.
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How common is the last name Wiand in the United States?
The surname 'Wiand' showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,289th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 56,444th. Similarly, the number of people carrying the name also decreased slightly during this period, from 373 to 362, marking a 2.95% decline. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #56,444 | -7.95% |
| Count | 373 | 362 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiand
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the 'Wiand' surname using data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals identifying with this surname are White. This group made up 97.86% of 'Wiands' in 2000, although this proportion fell slightly to 95.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. A new development in 2010 saw a small percentage (2.21%) of 'Wiands' identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 95.58% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 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% |