Explore the Family Name Wierda
The meaning of Wierda
West Frisian and Dutch: 1. variant of Wiarda. 2. topographic name from wierde ‘artificial dwelling mound’ or a habitational name from a place called with this word.
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How common is the last name Wierda in the United States?
The surname Wierda saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 64,934 in popularity, rising to 63,873 in 2010, which represents a change of 1.63%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.09%, from 286 in 2000 to 312 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Wierda per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #63,873 | 1.63% |
| Count | 286 | 312 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wierda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Wierda surname was primarily associated with the white ethnic identity during both years. In 2000, 97.90% of individuals with this surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.12% in 2010. Data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not available or suppressed for privacy in both years. The data does show a small emergence of those identifying as two or more races in 2010, at 1.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 97.12% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |