Explore the Family Name Wyers
The meaning of Wyers
1. English: variant of Wyer, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. North German: variant of Weiers and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this.
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How common is the last name Wyers in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wyers saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,516th most popular surname, but dropped to the 32,485th spot by 2010 - a decline of 6.45%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 722 individuals in 2000 to 708 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.94%. Consequently, the proportion of those bearing the surname Wyers per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #32,485 | -6.45% |
| Count | 722 | 708 | -1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyers
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows quite a varied representation among those with the surname Wyers. While the majority identified as White (90.25% in 2010, down from 95.01% in 2000), there is also a notable presence of multiple ethnic identities. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation increased significantly from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. There was also a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.69% to 1.55%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.80% to 2.82%). Regrettably, some data for the Black and Asian/Pacific Islander categories have been suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 90.25% | -5.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 3.53% | 132.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.82% | 56.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.55% | 124.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |