Explore the Family Name Wieringa
The meaning of Wieringa
Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: cognate of West Frisian Wiersma, formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Onno, Aaltje, Berend, Dirk, Gerrit, Hendrik.
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How common is the last name Wieringa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wieringa has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,021 in terms of frequency, with 414 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had climbed to 46,902 with 453 people bearing the surname, representing an increase of 9.42%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #46,902 | 2.33% |
| Count | 414 | 453 | 9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wieringa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wieringa, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, this segment represented 96.38% and grew slightly to 97.35% by 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a minor increase from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a decrease in those identifying as Black, from 1.45% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Wieringa surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 97.35% | 1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.32% | 9.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.45% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |