Explore the Family Name Wiedmann
The meaning of Wiedmann
North German: variant of Widemann (see Wideman 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Otto, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Wiedmann in the United States?
The surname Wiedmann, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,666 and fell to rank 38,050 in 2010, showing a decrease of -6.68%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, with 596 counts in 2000 and 583 in 2010, marking a -2.18% change. The proportion of people named Wiedmann per 100,000 decreased by -9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #38,050 | -6.68% |
| Count | 596 | 583 | -2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiedmann
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiedmann, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White ethnicity, although there was a small decrease of -3.21% from 97.82% in 2000 to 94.68% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.01% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010, a significant change of 205.94%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation amongst those carrying the Wiedmann surname emerged in 2010 at 2.06%, where there was no recorded Hispanic representation in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and had very little or no representation within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 94.68% | -3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 3.09% | 205.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |