Explore the Family Name Wiewel
The meaning of Wiewel
German: probably from a variant of Wiewall or North German Wewel (Middle Low German wevel ‘(grain) beetle’), nicknames for a farmer whose crop was damaged by the insect. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Wiewel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiewel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 73,154 in 2000, it moved down to 78,567 in 2010, marking a -7.4 change. In terms of count, the number of people with this surname dipped by 1.62 percent, from 247 in 2000 to 243 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of individuals per 100k with the surname Wiewel also decreased from 0.09 to 0.08 during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #78,567 | -7.4% |
| Count | 247 | 243 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiewel
Looking into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiewel, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010, moving from 97.17 percent to 94.24 percent. People identifying with two or more races marginally increased from 2.02 percent to 2.06 percent over the decade. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0 percent, indicating no registered individuals claiming these ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 94.24% | -3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.06% | 1.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |