2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wiandt
A locational surname derived from a place name in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Wiandt. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wiandt 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Wiandt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiandt, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wiandt
The surname Wiandt has its origins in Germany, specifically within the regions of Rhineland and Westphalia. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, with early records surfacing around the 12th and 13th centuries. The name Wiandt is derived from older Germanic roots, likely linked to the words "Wiegand" or "Wigand," which themselves originate from the Old High German "wig," meaning "battle" or "war," and "ant," which could denote a suffix related to those involved in conflict or battle.
Historically, the surname appears in several medieval manuscripts and records, although it did not gain significant prominence in broader European texts such as the Domesday Book. Early misspellings or variations included Wygant, Wigant, and Wiegant, reflecting the fluid nature of surname orthography in medieval times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Wiandt surname is found in 1256, with a reference to a Heinrich Wiandt in the annals of a Westphalian monastery. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the mid-13th century and likely involved local nobility or landholders.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname was Johann Wiandt, born in 1321 and documented as a merchant active in Cologne. He contributed to the economic life of the city during a period of burgeoning trade and civic development. The historical significance of individuals like Johann underscores the embedded nature of the Wiandt name in the regions' societal and commercial history.
Another figure of interest is Anna Wiandt, born in 1505, who was recorded in court documents in the Duchy of Berg. Her involvement in legal cases pertaining to property and inheritance showcases the commoners' use of the surname and offers a glimpse into the socioeconomic conditions of the time.
The Wiandt surname also appears in the 16th century with Dietrich Wiandt, born in 1541, noted for his roles in the local councils of Düsseldorf. His political activities during the Protestant Reformation exemplify the shifting religious and political landscape of Germany during this transformative period.
In the early modern period, specifically the 17th century, Caspar Wiandt, born in 1615, emerged as a notable figure. He was a scholar and a writer whose works were influential in theological debates during the Thirty Years' War. His contributions to local academic and religious communities further underscore the diverse application and presence of the Wiandt surname across different spheres of life.
By the 18th century, the surname Wiandt was present in various records, including immigration lists to North America. One such individual was Peter Wiandt, born in 1734, who emigrated from Rhineland-Palatinate to Pennsylvania. His journey and subsequent integration into American society reflect the broader patterns of European migration to the New World during this era. The name Wiandt thus not only holds significant historical value in its country of origin but also illustrates broader migratory and cultural trends.
Overall, the surname Wiandt represents a rich tapestry of Germanic history, steeped in the linguistic, social, and migratory pathways of its bearers across centuries. The name has been carried by a diverse array of individuals, each contributing to the historical narrative embedded within their regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wiandt
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiandt, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Wiandt 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 Wiandt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 8
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wiandt
Wiandt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-8 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,495 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 597 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 17,495 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 597 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 Wiandt 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 | #151,532 | #150,935 | 0.4% |
| Count | 108 | 108 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wiandt bearers went from 108 to 108 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 597 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,935.
FAQ
Wiandt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wiandt?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Wiandt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Wiandt?
Wiandt ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Wiandt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Wiandt.
Has Wiandt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wiandt went from 108 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Wiandt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiandt, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Black (1.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Wiandt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wiandt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Hispanic (7.4%), Black (1.9%). 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 Wiandt (2000, 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 Wiandt mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Germany. 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 Wiandt (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 people are called Wiandt?
Find out how many people have the surname Wiandt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.