Explore the Family Name Wiechman
The meaning of Wiechman
Americanized form of North German Wiechmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiechman in the United States?
According to the data collected by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiechman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wiechman ranked 29,932nd in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 31,211th, accounting for a 4.27% reduction. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 740 in 2000 to 743 in 2010, showing a marginal growth rate of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people named Wiechman per 100,000 residents dropped by 7.41%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #31,211 | -4.27% |
| Count | 740 | 743 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiechman
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wiechman surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.62% in 2000 to 97.44% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year. The percentage of Wiechmans who identified as being of two or more ethnicities decreased significantly, dropping by 41.98% from 1.62% in 2000 to just 0.94% in 2010. Lastly, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively steady, with a minor decrease from 0.95% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 97.44% | 0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0.94% | -41.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.94% | -1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |