Explore the Family Name Wiers
The meaning of Wiers
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Wier. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Dirk, Gerritt, Marinus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiers ranked 37,986 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to rank 39,887 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease of 5%. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable over this decade, increasing minimally from 549 to 550.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #39,887 | -5% |
| Count | 549 | 550 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiers
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiers. In 2000, the majority of Wiers were of White ethnicity (95.99%), which slightly decreased to 95.45% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined significantly from 1.46% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation within this surname group saw an increase of 61.64% during this period, rising from 1.46% to 2.36%. The data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.45% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.36% | 61.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 0.91% | -37.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |