Explore the Family Name Wiedrich
The meaning of Wiedrich
German: variant of Widrich (see Widrick). Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb, Erna, Frieda, Milbert.
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How common is the last name Wiedrich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wiedrich experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,481st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 56,310th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Wiedrich surname increased modestly from 346 to 363, marking a growth of approximately 4.91%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease of about 7.69%, shifting from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #56,310 | -1.49% |
| Count | 346 | 363 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiedrich
The ethnic identity associated with the Wiedrich surname is predominantly white, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.82% of those bearing the surname identified as white, which rose slightly to 97.52% by 2010. Conversely, a small percentage (1.45%) identified with two or more races in 2000, but this category was absent in the 2010 data. No individuals with the Wiedrich surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 97.52% | 0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |