Explore the Family Name Wiering
The meaning of Wiering
North German: derivative of a short form of the personal name Wigrich, composed of the elements wīg ‘battle’ + rīc ‘power’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Wiering' declined in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. While it ranked as the 142,819th most popular surname in 2000, it slightly fell to the 149,395th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.6%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname interestingly increased by 2.8% over the same period, from 107 in 2000 to 110 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname 'Wiering' per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #149,395 | -4.6% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiering
As for the ethnicity tied to the surname 'Wiering', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identifies as White. In 2000, 94.39% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 93.64% by 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. This suggests that the Wiering surname predominantly aligns with White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 93.64% | -0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |