Explore the Family Name Wieber
The meaning of Wieber
German: 1. from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle, war’ + berht ‘bright’, ‘famous’. 2. southwestern form of Weber.
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How common is the last name Wieber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Wieber" saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,039th most popular, but by 2010, had slipped to 23,555th, representing an 11.96% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals carrying the name also decreased from 1,164 in 2000 to 1,078 in 2010, marking a drop of 7.39%. Additionally, there was a proportionate decrease per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.43 to 0.37, a 13.95% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #23,555 | -11.96% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,078 | -7.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wieber
In terms of ethnicity, the U.S. Decennial Census data for "Wieber" shows that most identified as White, with the proportion remaining relatively stable at 96.74% in 2000 and 96.38% in 2010. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.86% to 0.74%) and Hispanic (from 1.37% to 1.21%). Interestingly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased significantly, from 0.52% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010, showing a 150% change. The proportions of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were suppressed in the data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 96.38% | -0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.3% | 150% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.21% | -11.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.74% | -13.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |