Explore the Family Name Wien
The meaning of Wien
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Vienna (German Wien, Yiddish Vin). The placename is first recorded in the Latin form Vindobona, and is of Celtic origin. Before the Holocaust there was a large Jewish population in Vienna. From the 17th century onward the Leopoldstadt district was officially designated as a Jewish quarter, and many Jewish families bearing this surname no doubt originated there. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of the seven farmsteads in eastern Norway named Vien, from Old Norse vithr ‘wood’ or víthr ‘wide’ + -en from vin ‘meadow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Wien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Wien" was ranked 42,056 in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to 43,206 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.73%. In terms of count, however, the number of individuals with the "Wien" surname saw a small increase from 486 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, which represents an upswing of 2.88%. Yet, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.56% from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #43,206 | -2.73% |
| Count | 486 | 500 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wien
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.09% of those with the Wien surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 93% by 2010. Additionally, there was a notable percentage increase in Hispanic individuals with the surname, rising from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010, which signifies a growth of 33.33%. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races both recorded a presence in 2010, accounting for 2.40% and 1.60% respectively, despite having no representation in 2000. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 93% | -3.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.2% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |