Explore the Family Name Wiechec
The meaning of Wiechec
Polish: 1. derivative of the personal name Wiech. 2. nickname from wiecheć ‘whisk’ or ‘wet rag’.
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How common is the last name Wiechec in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiechec has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wiechec was ranked 69,854th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 75,069th position. This represented a change of -7.47%. Additionally, the actual count of people with the surname Wiechec also fell slightly from 262 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, marking a small decrease of -1.91%. The proportion of individuals named Wiechec per 100,000 population also declined by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #75,069 | -7.47% |
| Count | 262 | 257 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiechec
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the surname Wiechec primarily identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 99% of Wiechec's identified as White, with a barely perceivable dip from 99.24% to 99.22%. No Wiechec's identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Also, there was no recorded change in the number of Wiechec's identifying with two or more races, with this figure remaining at 0.00 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.24% | 99.22% | -0.02% |
| 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% |