Explore the Family Name Wiedeman
The meaning of Wiedeman
Americanized form of German Wiedemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiedeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiedeman has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 17,141, however, it improved to 16,407 by 2010, marking a 4.28% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 1,526 in 2000 to 1,754 in 2010, signifying an increase of 14.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a rise of 3.51%, moving from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,141 | #16,407 | 4.28% |
| Count | 1,526 | 1,754 | 14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.59 | 3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiedeman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides a snapshot of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiedeman. In 2000, roughly 97.97% identified as White. This figure slightly decreased to 96.75% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.92% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010, which is a 117.39% change. Those claiming two or more ethnicities increased modestly from 0.59% to 0.68%, indicating a 15.25% change. Additionally, some individuals started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, accounting for 0.46% of all Wiedemans. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.75% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2% | 117.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.68% | 15.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |