Explore the Family Name Wiegandt
The meaning of Wiegandt
German: variant of Wiegand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiegandt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wiegandt has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wiegandt was ranked 118,236 in terms of popularity and had been held by 136 individuals. By 2010, this rank improved to 110,286 with an increased count of 160 individuals bearing the name. This constitutes a growth rate of approximately 6.72% over the decade. Despite this rise in popularity, the proportion of the U.S. population with the surname Wiegandt remained constant at 0.05 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #110,286 | 6.72% |
| Count | 136 | 160 | 17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiegandt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiegandt. The majority of individuals with the name identify as White, with percentages of 94.12 in 2000 and a slightly lower 93.75 in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 3.68 in 2000 to 6.25 in 2010, marking an impressive growth of approximately 69.84%. However, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 93.75% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 6.25% | 69.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |