Explore the Family Name Wierenga
The meaning of Wierenga
Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: variant of Wieringa, formed with the suffix -enga, a variant of -inga.
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How common is the last name Wierenga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wierenga has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 22,164th most popular surname with 1,088 people bearing this name, a proportion of 0.4 per 100,000 people. Ten years later, in 2010, the rank dropped to 23,100 with an increase in count to 1,105 persons, a proportion of 0.37 per 100,000 people. This represents a minor rank change of -4.22% and a small growth in the number of people with this surname by 1.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,164 | #23,100 | -4.22% |
| Count | 1,088 | 1,105 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wierenga
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Wierenga surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.15% of individuals with this last name identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 96.02% by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation amongst Wierengas increased from 1.29% to 1.90% over the same period. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase from 1.19% to 1.45%. There was no recorded change among individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.02% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.9% | 47.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.45% | 21.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |