Explore the Family Name Wietecha
The meaning of Wietecha
Polish: nickname from a derivative of Polish dialect wietki ‘flimsy’ (standard Polish wiotki).
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How common is the last name Wietecha in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Wietecha" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,945th in terms of popularity, a position that dropped slightly to 54,055th by 2010, marking a change of -4.06%. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, experienced a minor increase from 376 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, an upturn of 1.6%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of people with the Wietecha surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #54,055 | -4.06% |
| Count | 376 | 382 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wietecha
In regard to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Wietecha identified as White. This was reflected in the percentages for the years 2000 and 2010, which stood at 92.02% and 94.50% respectively, demonstrating an increase of 2.7%. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 2.39% in 2000, decreasing to 2.09% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities fell from 3.99% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.02% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.99% | 2.36% | -40.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.39% | 2.09% | -12.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |