2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Weahkee
An anglicized Native American surname originating from the Cherokee language.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Weahkee. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weahkee surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Weahkee in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weahkee, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 62.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.8%) and White (7.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weahkee
The surname "WEAHKEE" has its origins in the Native American tribes of the Southeastern United States, particularly the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The name likely derives from the Muscogee language, although its precise meaning and etymology are uncertain.
In the early 19th century, as the United States government forcibly relocated Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to territories west of the Mississippi River, many members of the Muscogee Nation were forced to undertake the infamous Trail of Tears. It is during this period that the surname "WEAHKEE" likely became more widely documented and recorded.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "WEAHKEE" can be found in the official rolls and records of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, which were maintained by the Bureau of Indian Affairs from the late 19th century onwards. These records often listed the names of tribal members, along with their ancestral towns or settlements.
Notable individuals with the surname "WEAHKEE" include John Weahkee (1858-1932), a prominent leader and speaker of the Muscogee Nation, who advocated for the rights and preservation of Native American cultures. Another notable figure was Sarah Weahkee (1876-1947), a skilled basket weaver whose works are now preserved in various museums and cultural institutions.
In the early 20th century, the name "WEAHKEE" also appears in records and documents related to the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, suggesting that members of the Muscogee Nation may have intermarried with the Seminole tribe.
Other notable individuals with the surname "WEAHKEE" include William Weahkee (1901-1982), a respected elder and storyteller of the Muscogee Nation, and Mary Weahkee (1925-2012), a renowned artist and potter who was instrumental in reviving traditional Muscogee pottery techniques.
While the precise meaning and origin of the surname "WEAHKEE" remain elusive, it is undoubtedly a name deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Native American tribes of the Southeastern United States, particularly the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weahkee
Among Census respondents with the surname Weahkee, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 62.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.8%) and White (7.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Weahkee bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Weahkee surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native62.3% · 66
- Hispanic or Latino19.8% · 21
- White7.5% · 8
- Two or more races7.5% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weahkee
Weahkee appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,944 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 2,944 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Weahkee surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #152,339 | -2.0% |
| Count | 110 | 106 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weahkee bearers went from 110 to 106 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 2,944 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #152,339.
FAQ
Weahkee surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weahkee?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Weahkee. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Weahkee?
Weahkee ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Weahkee. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Weahkee.
Has Weahkee become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weahkee went from 110 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Weahkee?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weahkee, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 62.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.8%) and White (7.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Weahkee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.3% (66 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weahkee appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (62.3%), Hispanic (19.8%), White (7.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Weahkee (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Weahkee mean?
An anglicized Native American surname originating from the Cherokee language. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Weahkee (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Weahkee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.