Explore the Family Name Wienecke
The meaning of Wienecke
North German: variant of Wieneke. Some characteristic forenames: German Milbert, Otto, Rainer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wienecke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wienecke saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,809 in terms of commonality, with 377 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had minimally moved to 51,830, but the count of individuals with the surname increased by 6.37%, reaching 401. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #51,830 | -0.04% |
| Count | 377 | 401 | 6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wienecke
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wienecke surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minimal decrease in percentage from 93.90% to 93.52%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 1.33% to 1.25% over the decade. The ethnicity labeled as Two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.75%, while Hispanic representation declined from 2.12% to 1.75%. Both Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities were represented in 2000, but no individuals with the Wienecke surname identified as such in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 93.52% | -0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.75% | -17.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 1.25% | -6.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |